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Handcrafted Folk Art Cotton Headband from Guatemala - Quitapena Beauty
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Handcrafted Folk Art Cotton Headband from Guatemala - Quitapena Beauty
Handcrafted Folk Art Cotton Headband from Guatemala - Quitapena Beauty
Handcrafted Folk Art Cotton Headband from Guatemala - Quitapena Beauty
Handcrafted Folk Art Cotton Headband from Guatemala - Quitapena Beauty
Quitapena Beauty
Handcrafted Folk Art Cotton Headband from Guatemala - Quitapena Beauty
Handcrafted Folk Art Cotton Headband from Guatemala - Quitapena Beauty
Handcrafted Folk Art Cotton Headband from Guatemala - Quitapena Beauty

Handcrafted Folk Art Cotton Headband from Guatemala - Quitapena Beauty

Rated 4.8 out of 5
Based on 4 reviews
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Adorned with tiny quitapenas or 'worry dolls', this charming headband has its origin in Guatemalan legend. Traditionally worn to resolve one's problems and worries, the little dolls symbolize a mystic princess that received a gift from the sun god, that of the power to help people with their misfortune. The Lopez Garcia Family in Guatemala crafts the colorful headband, which is covered in hand-loomed cotton fabric.

  • Cotton, steel wire, polyurethane, tule wood, nylon, kraft paper, plastic
  • 0.51 oz
  • 13.3 inches L (end to end) x 1 inches W

THE STORY BEHIND THE PRODUCT

Artisan Organization: Lopez Garcia Family

Country: Mexico

"My name is Aura Lopez and my family creates quitapena, or 'worry dolls,' which are traditional in Guatemala and Mexico. According to the legend, the Maya princess Ixmucane received a gift from the sun god, making her able to solve any person’s problem. Later, people began creating dolls with whom they'd share their problems. They've become very popular.

"My grandparents said that the way to use them was to take the doll out of the bag or wooden box and tell it your problems and fears. Then, you place the doll under your pillow and, the next day, your problem becomes smaller or can be resolved.

"Nowadays, the worry dolls are very popular and we've been able to make a living creating them. A lot of people in town create these dolls and we've been motivated to improve and carefully create our dolls. We've been able to improve the quality so that our clients receive dolls created with a lot of love.

"Almost all of us who craft worry dolls are women. This allows us to work from home so we can look after our children, check over their homework and make sure they eat well.

"This work has unified us as a family. It has given us group goals to meet and the opportunity to exhibit our work. We feel there are people around the world who value them and this makes us very happy.""

average rating 4.8 out of 5
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Reviewed by Tracy S.
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Rated 4 out of 5
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folk art cotton headband from Guatemala

Very cute!

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Reviewed by Mary D.
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Folk Art Headband

I gifted this to a headband wearing friend. She loves it, and it looks stunning on her!

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Reviewed by Karen M.
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I recommend this product
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Folk Art Headband

My niece loves the headband very nicely made and colorful.

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Reviewed by Lisa F.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Nice fit, LOVE the colors

Very pretty headband. Vivid colors! Love it! :)

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