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Large Worry Doll in a Woven Bag- Fair Trade
Large Worry Doll in a Woven Bag- Fair Trade
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The ancient Mayan folklore says if you tell your troubles to the worry dolls before you go to sleep and place them under your pillow, they take your problems away while you have a sound sleep. Worry dolls are also said to have magical powers and can make your wishes come true.
Reduce your stress and worries by sharing them with these traditional worry dolls. Each of these dolls come in a hand-woven bag and are made by artisans in Guatemala.
- Each bag measures 5 1/4β tall x 4β wide and contains 1 worry doll 2 1/2" tall x 3/4" wide
- Not Recommended for Children Under the Age of 6
Handmade in Guatemala and fair trade imported.
To learn more about the talented artists and the technique they use to create these eco-friendly items, please click "About the Artisans" below.
About the Artisans
About the Artisans
Ceramica Quinua, an artisan cooperative known for its social and environmental responsibility, offers steady work to six workshops and 36 families inΒ Ayachucho,Β Peru. Ceramica Quinua is dedicated to decreasing the use of firewood to reduce deforestation, and as such, works primarily with clay, which is extracted from the land in a controlled manner to avoid erosion.
The artisans shape and fire their pieces in home-based workshops during their nine-hour workday. Children often sit in on the workshops during their free time in so they may learn the trade that's been passed from ancestor to ancestor. The organization also takes pride in offering health care for its craftsmen, and for sharing its environmental knowledge and conservation techniques with students at public schools.
The Quinua district is characterized by the eucalyptus and alder-scented atmosphere of its mountain and forest landscapes. The name Quinua is derived from the Qenwal plant, said to be comparable in beauty only to the Quinuin women. The unique flora and fauna that inhabit the territory are fast becoming a major tourist attraction.Β Unfortunately, deforestation and pollution from paint chemicals are threatening their existence.
