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Guatemalan Worry Dolls - Set of 12

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.

  • Set of 12 worry dolls
  • Each doll approximately 2.25" H × 0.5" W
  • 100% cotton fabric
  • Nylon doll faces
  • Wooden accents
  • Assorted colors and designs
  • Includes a Worry Doll story card
  • Handmade and Fair Trade in Guatemala
  • UPAVIM is a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation

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.

Customer Reviews

Based on 13 reviews
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Elaine Steiner
Love these worry dolls

This is my second purchase. The little dolls are made well. Happy to give these to friends and family that need them.

E
Elaine
Very happy with dolls

The worry dolls are exactly what I was looking for! Happy to find this site is perfect. I plan on ordering more of the dolls very soon!

T
Thomas Arntson
Fantastic!

The dolls are of great quality!

Thank you!

E
Eileen Bayer
Beautiful little dolls

When I was in Guatemala a few years ago, I purchased these as gifts. I ran out and had to order more. They are so cute and meaningful.

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ALEXIA PONSONNET
Perfect Worry Dolls

They are small, they are cute, their faces and expressions are different. They are a little different in size too. I truly feel they were made by hand with a traditional mind. I loved receiving the original myth around these worry dolls. I plan on giving some of them to my friends and family. I love them!

Why Your Purchase Matters

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.

Customer Reviews

Based on 13 reviews
92%
(12)
8%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
E
Elaine Steiner
Love these worry dolls

This is my second purchase. The little dolls are made well. Happy to give these to friends and family that need them.

E
Elaine
Very happy with dolls

The worry dolls are exactly what I was looking for! Happy to find this site is perfect. I plan on ordering more of the dolls very soon!

T
Thomas Arntson
Fantastic!

The dolls are of great quality!

Thank you!

E
Eileen Bayer
Beautiful little dolls

When I was in Guatemala a few years ago, I purchased these as gifts. I ran out and had to order more. They are so cute and meaningful.

A
ALEXIA PONSONNET
Perfect Worry Dolls

They are small, they are cute, their faces and expressions are different. They are a little different in size too. I truly feel they were made by hand with a traditional mind. I loved receiving the original myth around these worry dolls. I plan on giving some of them to my friends and family. I love them!

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