Say bye-bye to your worries, with the help of this handmade Guatemalan worry doll! Keep this tiny little guy (or gal!) close and all your anxieties will be soothed away — whether you tuck them into your pocket or stash them safely away in their textile bag. Find peace of mind and sweet dreams with Specific Worries!
A specific Worries doll: Peaceful Thoughts. Beautifully presented as a single large worry doll in a hand woven textile bag or pouch mounted on a card. Each doll measures 5 cm long.
This lone little doll has been handcrafted by one artisan in a village in Guatemala. Placed with the doll is the traditional story of how the doll will take away your worries. The beautiful doll and story come to you in a brightly woven fabric bag that represents a vivid and bright culture. This gift can travel with you and is a thoughtful gift for a friend.
Please note: as these dolls have been made by different artisans they differ one from the other making them unique: they are all lovely.
Our range of worry dolls from Guatemala that are featured on this site are all produced by co-operatives from various villages.
For the most part the production of these items is undertaken by women’s groups and co-operatives to raise funds for their villages. The money earned provides much needed funds for basic necessities and also funds for small scale infrastructure projects within their communities.
All goods are ethically produced and all artisans and workers involved in every steps of the production are fairly compensated for their skills and work.