We invite you to explore UPAVIM Crafts' Worry Doll collection, crafted by the skilled hands of our talented artisans, using colorful, locally sourced materials. These miniature dolls, typically measuring just one to two inches tall, are offered in three different varieties to best suit your needs and preferences. Each set of dolls comes with a story card explaining the legend and tradition behind the worry dolls to help enrich the buyer's experience. Our worry dolls boast high customer ratings and are always a hit with children and adults alike.
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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.
Ethically Crafted
We use Fair Trade Practices to ensure our artisans are treated well, paid fairly, and our materials sourced with the community and environment in mind
Global Community
Worry Dolls can serve as a gateway between patrons and the global community, fostering respect and appreciation for different cultures.
Women's Empowerment
We strive to bring women to the forefront of the artisan community and provide opportunities where there previously were none.