Handmade Cancun, Mexico Souvenir Worry Doll Purse In Great Condition.
Measures 6" x 5 1/2"
This purse features small handmade figurines known as worry dolls (or muñecas quitapenas in Spanish).
Worry dolls are traditional, tiny figurines that originated from Mayan legends in the highlands of Guatemala and southern Mexico. They are typically handcrafted using wire, wood, or paper wrapped in colorful woven textiles and embroidery thread.
According to tradition, these dolls possess a special ability to alleviate stress and anxiety:
Before going to bed, a person tells one of their worries or sorrows to a doll. Placement: The doll is then placed under the person's pillow while they sleep.
By morning, the doll is believed to have carried the worries away or provided the person with the wisdom to resolve them.
While historically used for children, worry dolls are now popular gifts and souvenirs for people of all ages who may be dealing with stress.
