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Of Wooden Masks and Woven Dolls: Guatemalan Handicrafts of Lore
Mayan handicrafts all tell a good story. Their creative folk art is a true celebration of a vibrant, enduring culture that withstood a turbu

FromTheMayan Team
Oct 21, 20205 min read


How To Make Worry Dolls: Seamlessly Weaving Mayan History and Culture
A long time ago, a Mayan princess asked the Sun God for a gift that can help her solve any human problem, and that wish was granted...

rasmusdahlj
Sep 24, 20205 min read


Worry Dolls In Pediatrics and Psychiatry: Easing the Pain One Day at a Time
Over time, Mayan children would share their worries with the doll at bedtime, put the doll under their pillow, and go to sleep hoping...

rasmusdahlj
Aug 31, 20205 min read


Guatemalan Worry Dolls: Upholding the Mayan Tradition Sustainably
Worry dolls, or Muñeca quitapena in Spanish, originated from an old Mayan legend in the highlands of Guatemala. According to the lore...

rasmusdahlj
Aug 4, 20205 min read


Exporting Mayan Handicrafts: Alleviating the Guatemalan Economy and Mayan Livelihood
Tourists will always find a way to remember the places they have visited. Some take a lot of pictures of architecture, food, or even a...

rasmusdahlj
Jun 12, 20206 min read


Worry Dolls: Guatemala’s Most Thoughtful Handicraft
This article talks about worry dolls, specifically their origin, production, use, and benefits.

rasmusdahlj
May 28, 20204 min read
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