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Handmade Worry Doll Necklace- No More Worries! -Guatemala-Fair Trade
Handmade Worry Doll Necklace- No More Worries! -Guatemala-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.
Take your worry doll with you with this cute necklace, you never have to wait till you get home. Feel better on your travels to far-off lands. Reduce your stress and worries.
- Colors assorted
- Doll size 5 cm
- 24 pieces per display
- Materials cotton thread, recycled paper
- Not Recommended for Children Under the Age of 6 yrs.
Handmade in Guatemala and fair trade import.
Click "About the Artisans" to learn more about the artists who create these eco-friendly items.
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 in Ayachucho, 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. Unfortunately, deforestation and pollution from paint chemicals are threatening their existence.
