NOVICA Decorative Colorful Miniature Collectible Doll Cotton

NOVICA Decorative Colorful Miniature Collectible Doll Cotton Figurines, Traditional Worry Dolls from Guatemala, 'The Worry Doll Gang' (Set of 12)
- Size: 2.5" H x 0.8" W x 0.7" D
- Authentic: an original NOVICA fair trade product in association with National Geographic.
- Certified: comes with an official NOVICA Story Card certifying quality & authenticity.
- Exceptional Artisan Quality by Lopez Garcia Family
- Product Info: 100% cotton, polyurethane, tule, nylon, paper
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured - weâ€™ll do everything we possibly can to ensure youâ€™re a happy customer.

About this item: Dressed in a variety of colorful dresses, 12 Guatemalan worry dolls are here to preserve ancient Maya traditions. Legend has it that the Maya Sun God gave princess IxmucanÃ© the gift of solving people's problems. With time people started making dolls in IxmucanÃ©'s honor and they would tell her their woes, hoping she would solve them through the dolls. "This tradition is still alive," says Ana from the Lopez Garcia Family. "The idea is to have many worry dolls and trust each one with whatever troubles you. Once you've told them, you put them under your pillow. It is said that during the night, while we sleep, the dolls will whisper the solution to our troubles. For us, crafting the worry dolls - muÃ±equitas quita penas - is our main source of income.It allows us to provide our children with an education as well as a job for all of us." The set of 12 arrives in a pedal-loomed cotton pouch.
Please expect slight variations in color and size as each doll is crafted by hand with available materials, rendering each one unique.

- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Not a toy and not intended for use in or near cribs, beds, playpens, or carriages
- Not a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 or under.

About our Artist: 'My name is Aura Lopez and my family creates quitapena, or 'worry dolls,' which are traditional in Guatemala and Mexico. According to legend, the Maya princess Ixmucane received a gift from the sun god, making her able to resolve any person's problem. Later, people began creating dolls with whom they'd share their problems. They've become very popular. My grandparâ€¦
Country USA
Binding Kitchen
Brand NOVICA
Color Multicolor
EAN 0808773761186
Label NOVICA
Manufacturer NOVICA
Model 269782
MPN 269782
NumberOfItems 12
PartNumber 269782
Publisher NOVICA
Studio NOVICA
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Binding	Kitchen
Brand	NOVICA
Color	Multicolor
EAN	0808773761186
Label	NOVICA
Manufacturer	NOVICA
Model	269782
MPN	269782
NumberOfItems	12
PartNumber	269782
Publisher	NOVICA
Studio	NOVICA
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

NOVICA Decorative Colorful Miniature Collectible Doll Cotton Figurines, Traditional Worry Dolls from Guatemala, 'The Worry Doll Gang' (Set of 12)

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