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Bring a meaningful piece of Guatemalan tradition into your home with this set of 12 handcrafted worry dolls. Each miniature figure is made by hand using colorful cotton textiles, nylon doll faces, and wooden accents, creating a unique piece of Guatemalan folk art.
Rooted in a traditional Guatemalan practice of symbolically sharing worries and setting them aside, these dolls make thoughtful adult comfort keepsakes, desk companions, travel tokens, or decorative collectibles.
About the Tradition:
In Guatemalan tradition, worry dolls are associated with the symbolic practice of sharing one’s concerns with a tiny handmade figure and setting those worries aside. These miniature figures continue to be cherished as meaningful examples of Guatemalan folk art and craftsmanship.
For adult use and decorative purposes only. Not a toy. Contains small parts; keep away from children.
Your purchase directly supports marginalized artisans in Guatemala. Most, who are women, live in high crime urban areas. Proceeds from all sales directly support the funding of UPAVIM's community K-6 School. We are a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation.