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FromTheMayan Team
Oct 21, 20205 min read
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
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rasmusdahlj
Sep 24, 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...
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rasmusdahlj
Aug 31, 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...
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rasmusdahlj
Aug 4, 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...
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rasmusdahlj
Jun 12, 20206 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...
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rasmusdahlj
May 28, 20204 min read
Worry Dolls: Guatemala’s Most Thoughtful Handicraft
This article talks about worry dolls, specifically their origin, production, use, and benefits.
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