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88 items
Wood ornaments, 'In the Village' (set of 12) - Handcrafted Worry Doll Wood and Cotton Ornaments (Set of 12)

In the Village

Handcrafted Worry Doll Wood and Cotton Ornaments (Set of 12) $29.95
Ceramic ornaments, 'Hypnotic Felines' (set of 6) - Set of 6 Handcrafted Ceramic Ornaments with Colorful Cats

Hypnotic Felines

Set of 6 Handcrafted Ceramic Ornaments with Colorful Cats $69.99
Ceramic mobile, 'Circling Hummingbirds' - Ceramic Mobile with Eight Multicolored Hummingbirds

Circling Hummingbirds

Ceramic Mobile with Eight Multicolored Hummingbirds $39.99
Terracotta mini ornament set, 'Noah's Ark Friends' (Set of 30) - Terracotta AnimalsMini Ornaments (Set of 30)

Noah's Ark Friends

Terracotta AnimalsMini Ornaments (Set of 30) $47.99 $38.39
Fabric wreath, 'Heritage in the Round' - Colorful Worry Doll Wreath

Heritage in the Round

Colorful Worry Doll Wreath $59.99
Cotton ornaments, 'Worry Dolls' (set of 6) - Set of 6 Guatemalan Worry Doll Ornaments Crafted by Hand

Worry Dolls Share the Love

Set of 6 Guatemalan Worry Doll Ornaments Crafted by Hand $37.99
Ceramic magnets, 'Cheerful Doves' (set of 3) - 3 Dove Ceramic Magnets with Hand-Painted Floral Accents

Cheerful Doves

3 Dove Ceramic Magnets with Hand-Painted Floral Accents $37.99
Wood ornaments, 'Enchanting Owls' (set of 3) - Handcrafted Pinewood Owl Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 3)

Enchanting Owls

Handcrafted Pinewood Owl Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 3) $49.99
Ceramic ornaments, 'Marine Celebration' (set of 6) - Set of 6 Fish-Themed Hand-Painted Colorful Ceramic Ornaments

Marine Celebration

Set of 6 Fish-Themed Hand-Painted Colorful Ceramic Ornaments $59.99 $47.99
Ceramic ornaments, 'Flower Eclipse' (set of 6) - Six Colorful Handcrafted Ceramic Eclipse Ornaments

Flower Eclipse

Six Colorful Handcrafted Ceramic Eclipse Ornaments $59.99
Hand crafted ornaments, 'Lacy Angels' (set of 6) - Handmade Angel Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 6)

Lacy Angels

Handmade Angel Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 6) $23.99
Ceramic ornaments, 'Festive Doves' (set of 6) - Festive Hand-Painted Ceramic Dove Ornaments (Set of 6)

Festive Doves

Festive Hand-Painted Ceramic Dove Ornaments (Set of 6) $59.99
Wood mask, 'Floral Flight' - Hand-Painted Floral Pink and White Bird Pinewood Mask

Floral Flight

Hand-Painted Floral Pink and White Bird Pinewood Mask $97.99
Cotton ornaments, 'Friendship is Love' (pair) - Handwoven Cotton Worry Doll Christmas Ornaments (Set of 2)

Friendship is Love

Handwoven Cotton Worry Doll Christmas Ornaments (Set of 2) $49.99
Cotton ornaments, 'Friendship Circle' (pair) - Worry Doll Christmas Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 2)

Friendship Circle

Worry Doll Christmas Ornaments from Guatemala (Set of 2) $49.99
Ceramic ornaments, 'Festive Felines' (set of 4) - Hand-Painted Cat-Themed Floral Ceramic Ornaments (Set of 4)

Festive Felines

Hand-Painted Cat-Themed Floral Ceramic Ornaments (Set of 4) $47.99
Wood figurines, 'See, Hear and Speak No Evil' (set of 3) - Handmade and Hand-painted Wood Cat Figurines (Set of 3)

See, Hear and Speak No Evil

Handmade and Hand-painted Wood Cat Figurines (Set of 3) $87.99
Wood mask, 'Powerful Jaguar' - Carved Wood Decorative Jaguar Mask from Guatemala

Powerful Jaguar

Carved Wood Decorative Jaguar Mask from Guatemala $119.99
Pinewood nativity scene, 'Faithful' (set of 9) - Hand Crafted Religious Wood Sculpture (Set of 9)

Faithful

Hand Crafted Religious Wood Sculpture (Set of 9) $84.99
Ceramic figurines, 'Purple Pig Family' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Purple Pig Ceramic Figurines Handmade in Guatemala

Purple Pig Family

Set of 3 Purple Pig Ceramic Figurines Handmade in Guatemala $17.99 $14.39
Ceramic figurines, 'Hummingbird Family' (set of 3) - Guatemalan Set of 3 Multicolor Hummingbird Ceramic Figurines

Hummingbird Family

Guatemalan Set of 3 Multicolor Hummingbird Ceramic Figurines $19.99 $15.99
Ceramic figurines, 'Goose Family' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Goose Ceramic Figurines from Guatemala

Goose Family

Set of 3 Goose Ceramic Figurines from Guatemala $19.99 $15.99
Ceramic figurines, 'Owl Reunion' (set of 3) - Handcrafted Owl Ceramic Figurines from Guatemala (Set of 3)

Owl Reunion

Handcrafted Owl Ceramic Figurines from Guatemala (Set of 3) $17.99 $14.39
Worry doll ornament, 'Message of Love' - Handcrafted Guatemalan Worry Doll Ornament

Message of Love

Handcrafted Guatemalan Worry Doll Ornament $23.99 $19.19
Cotton ornaments, 'Joyful Friends' (set of 3) - Guatemalan Set of 3 Handcrafted Cotton Doll Ornaments

Joyful Friends

Guatemalan Set of 3 Handcrafted Cotton Doll Ornaments $27.99
Terracotta mini ornaments, 'Tropical Flavors' (Set of 30) - Mini Tropical Fruit Ornaments (Set of 30) from Guatemala

Tropical Flavors

Mini Tropical Fruit Ornaments (Set of 30) from Guatemala $49.99 $37.49
Ceramic ornaments, 'Festive Cats' (set of 6) - Festive Hand Painted Ceramic Cat Ornaments (Set of 6)

Festive Cats

Festive Hand Painted Ceramic Cat Ornaments (Set of 6) $44.99
Cotton garland, 'Joy and Diversity' - Artisan Crafted Guatemalan Worry Doll Garland

Joy and Diversity

Artisan Crafted Guatemalan Worry Doll Garland $37.99
Wood mask, 'Flirty Floral Skull' - Handcrafted Day of the Dead Floral Skeleton Mask

Flirty Floral Skull

Handcrafted Day of the Dead Floral Skeleton Mask $129.99
Ceramic mobile, 'Spiraling Owls' - Hand Crafted and Hand Painted Ceramic Owl Mobile

Spiraling Owls

Hand Crafted and Hand Painted Ceramic Owl Mobile $39.99 $31.99
Wood sculpture, 'Blessed Are the Animals' - Purple Robed Image of Francis of Assisi from Guatemala

Blessed Are the Animals

Purple Robed Image of Francis of Assisi from Guatemala $159.99
Cotton ornaments, 'Animal Friendship' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Handcrafted Cotton Worry Doll Ornaments

Animal Friendship

Set of 3 Handcrafted Cotton Worry Doll Ornaments $25.99
Wood worry doll mobile, 'Freedom Dolls' - Hand-Loomed Cotton Worry Doll Mobile from Guatemala

Freedom Dolls

Hand-Loomed Cotton Worry Doll Mobile from Guatemala $57.99
Wood statuette, 'Saint Anthony of Padua' - Hand-Painted Wood Anthony of Padua Statuette from Guatemala

Saint Anthony of Padua

Hand-Painted Wood Anthony of Padua Statuette from Guatemala $79.99
Cotton wall decor, 'Histories of Love' - Heart-Shaped Cotton Worry Doll Wall Decor from Guatemala

Histories of Love

Heart-Shaped Cotton Worry Doll Wall Decor from Guatemala $67.99
Cotton worry dolls, 'Love and Hope' (pair) - Two Guatemalan Worry Dolls with 100% Cotton Pouch

Love and Hope

Two Guatemalan Worry Dolls with 100% Cotton Pouch $17.99
Cotton worry dolls, 'Joined in Love' (set of 6) - Worry Dolls with 100% Cotton Pouch from Guatemala (Set of 6)

Joined in Love

Worry Dolls with 100% Cotton Pouch from Guatemala (Set of 6) $19.99
Cotton wreath, 'Soothing Love' - Heart-Shaped Cotton Worry Doll Wreath Crafted in Guatemala

Soothing Love

Heart-Shaped Cotton Worry Doll Wreath Crafted in Guatemala $49.99
Ceramic figurines, 'Colorful Macaw Reunion' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Macaw Ceramic Figurines Handcrafted in Guatemala

Colorful Macaw Reunion

Set of 3 Macaw Ceramic Figurines Handcrafted in Guatemala $19.99 $15.99
Wood nativity scene, 'The Promised Arrival' (8 pieces) - Hand-Painted Folk Art-Themed 8-Piece Pinewood Nativity Scene

The Promised Arrival

Hand-Painted Folk Art-Themed 8-Piece Pinewood Nativity Scene $117.99
Jade pendant necklace, 'Dreamy Moonlight' - Reversible Moon-Themed Green Jade Pendant Necklace

Dreamy Moonlight

Reversible Moon-Themed Green Jade Pendant Necklace $139.99
Recycled plastic baskets, 'Floral Thought' (set of 2) - Handcrafted Striped Colorful Recycled Plastic Basket

Floral Thought

Handcrafted Striped Colorful Recycled Plastic Basket $25.99
Ceramic magnets, 'Joyful Doves' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Hand-Painted Colorful Dove Ceramic Magnets

Joyful Doves

Set of 3 Hand-Painted Colorful Dove Ceramic Magnets $37.99
Natural fiber decorative basket, 'The Spring Star' - Handwoven Floral Colorful Natural Fiber Decorative Basket

The Spring Star

Handwoven Floral Colorful Natural Fiber Decorative Basket $49.99
Cotton napkins, 'Seasonal Stripes' (pair) - Striped 100% Cotton Napkins in Crimson and White Hues (Pair)

Seasonal Stripes

Striped 100% Cotton Napkins in Crimson and White Hues (Pair) $29.99
Wood mask, 'Floral Hops' - Hand-Painted Floral Orange and White Bunny Pinewood Mask

Floral Hops

Hand-Painted Floral Orange and White Bunny Pinewood Mask $97.99
Ceramic magnets, 'Marine Festival' (set of 4) - Set of 4 Fish-Themed Hand-Painted Colorful Ceramic Magnets

Marine Festival

Set of 4 Fish-Themed Hand-Painted Colorful Ceramic Magnets $47.99 $38.39
Ceramic flower pot, 'Flourishing Joy' (small) - Painted Floral Blue and Yellow Ceramic Flower Pot (Small)

Flourishing Joy

Painted Floral Blue and Yellow Ceramic Flower Pot (Small) $25.99
Glass beaded dreamcatcher, 'Festive Dreams' - Handcrafted Red and Blue Glass Beaded Dreamcatcher

Festive Dreams

Handcrafted Red and Blue Glass Beaded Dreamcatcher $25.99
Handwoven sling bag, 'Floral Aroma' - Eco-Friendly Handwoven Sling Bag in Pink with Worry Doll

Floral Aroma

Eco-Friendly Handwoven Sling Bag in Pink with Worry Doll $32.99
Handwoven sling bag, 'Beautiful Land' - Eco-Friendly Handwoven Sling Bag in Yellow with Worry Doll

Beautiful Land

Eco-Friendly Handwoven Sling Bag in Yellow with Worry Doll $34.99
Ceramic flower pot, 'San Bartolo's Giant' - Hand-Painted Vibrant Ceramic Flower Pot from Guatemala

San Bartolo's Giant

Hand-Painted Vibrant Ceramic Flower Pot from Guatemala $29.99
Ceramic flower pot, 'Santa Catarina's Giant' - Hand-Painted Dotted Ceramic Flower Pot from Guatemala

Santa Catarina's Giant

Hand-Painted Dotted Ceramic Flower Pot from Guatemala $29.99
Ceramic flower pot, 'San Felipe's Giant' - Hand-Painted Striped Ceramic Flower Pot from Guatemala

San Felipe's Giant

Hand-Painted Striped Ceramic Flower Pot from Guatemala $29.99
Ceramic nativity scene, 'Christmas in Totonicapán' (12 pieces) - 12-Piece Traditional Ceramic Nativity Scene from Guatemala

Christmas in Totonicapán

12-Piece Traditional Ceramic Nativity Scene from Guatemala $109.99
Cotton wreath, 'United by Friendship' - Handcrafted Colorful Round Cotton Worry Doll Wreath

United by Friendship

Handcrafted Colorful Round Cotton Worry Doll Wreath $39.99
Cotton wreath, 'United by Love' - Handcrafted Heart-Shaped Cotton Worry Doll Wreath

United by Love

Handcrafted Heart-Shaped Cotton Worry Doll Wreath $39.99
Cotton ornaments, 'Angelic Guards' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Angel Worry Doll Ornaments from Guatemala

Angelic Guards

Set of 3 Angel Worry Doll Ornaments from Guatemala $34.99
Ceramic figurines, 'Pink Pig Family' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Pink Pig Ceramic Figurines Handcrafted in Guatemala

Pink Pig Family

Set of 3 Pink Pig Ceramic Figurines Handcrafted in Guatemala $17.99 $14.39
Ceramic figurines, 'Toucan Family' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Toucan Ceramic Figurines Handcrafted in Guatemala

Toucan Family

Set of 3 Toucan Ceramic Figurines Handcrafted in Guatemala $17.99 $14.39
Ceramic figurines, 'Giraffe Reunion' (set of 3) - Guatemalan Set of 3 Giraffe Ceramic Figurines

Giraffe Reunion

Guatemalan Set of 3 Giraffe Ceramic Figurines $19.99 $15.99
Ceramic figurines, 'Dalmatian Family' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Dalmatian Dog Ceramic Figurines from Guatemala

Dalmatian Family

Set of 3 Dalmatian Dog Ceramic Figurines from Guatemala $19.99 $15.99
Ceramic figurines, 'Penguin Reunion' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Penguin Ceramic Figurines from Guatemala

Penguin Reunion

Set of 3 Penguin Ceramic Figurines from Guatemala $19.99 $15.99
Ceramic figurines, 'Hummingbird Family' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Hummingbird Ceramic Figurines from Guatemala

Hummingbird Family

Set of 3 Hummingbird Ceramic Figurines from Guatemala $19.99 $15.99
Ceramic figurines, 'Macaw Reunion' (set of 3) - Macaw Ceramic Figurines Handcrafted in Guatemala (Set of 3)

Macaw Reunion

Macaw Ceramic Figurines Handcrafted in Guatemala (Set of 3) $17.99 $14.39
Ceramic figurines, 'Frog Reunion' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Handcrafted Frog Ceramic Figurines from Guatemala

Frog Reunion

Set of 3 Handcrafted Frog Ceramic Figurines from Guatemala $17.99 $14.39
Ceramic figurines, 'Bright Frog Reunion' (set of 3) - Handcrafted Frog Ceramic Figurines from Guatemala (Set of 3)

Bright Frog Reunion

Handcrafted Frog Ceramic Figurines from Guatemala (Set of 3) $17.99 $14.39
Ceramic figurines, 'Mouse Family' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Handcrafted Mouse Ceramic Figurines from Guatemala

Mouse Family

Set of 3 Handcrafted Mouse Ceramic Figurines from Guatemala $17.99 $14.39
Worry dolls, 'Loving Friends' (set of 4) - Handcrafted Guatemalan Worry Dolls (Set of 4)

Loving Friends

Handcrafted Guatemalan Worry Dolls (Set of 4) $19.99
Wood nativity scene, 'Death and Birth' (7 pieces) - Wood Nativity Scene Figures in Skeletal Form (7 Pieces)

Death and Birth

Wood Nativity Scene Figures in Skeletal Form (7 Pieces) $139.99
Cotton covered ballpoint pens, 'Quitapenas' (set of 3) - Handmade Worry Doll Pens (Set of 3)

Quitapenas

Handmade Worry Doll Pens (Set of 3) $19.99
Wood figurine, 'Light and Hope' - Wood Nativity Sculpture with Star from El Salvador

Light and Hope

Wood Nativity Sculpture with Star from El Salvador $49.99
Cotton wreath, 'Thank You God' - Hand-Loomed Cotton Worry Doll Wreath From Guatemala

Thank You God

Hand-Loomed Cotton Worry Doll Wreath From Guatemala $39.99
Cotton wreath, 'Connected Hearts' - Cotton Worry Doll Double Heart Wreath From Guatemala

Connected Hearts

Cotton Worry Doll Double Heart Wreath From Guatemala $69.99
Ceramic ornaments, 'Eclipse of the Sun' (pair) - Crescent Moon Eclipse Ceramic Ornaments (Pair)

Eclipse of the Sun

Crescent Moon Eclipse Ceramic Ornaments (Pair) $29.99 $23.99
Cotton garland, 'Joy and Festivity' - Colorful Handmade Worry Doll Garland

Joy and Festivity

Colorful Handmade Worry Doll Garland $37.99
Cotton worry doll cross, 'Keep the Faith' - Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Cross for Wall Display

Keep the Faith

Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Cross for Wall Display $57.99
Cotton worry doll wreath, 'Hearts are Blessed' - Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Double Heart Wreath

Hearts are Blessed

Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Double Heart Wreath $59.99
Cotton worry doll wreath, 'Friends Forever' - Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Double Wreath

Friends Forever

Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Double Wreath $69.99
Wood ornaments, 'Holiday Skulls' - Reclaimed Wood Skull Ornaments (Pair)

Holiday Skulls

Reclaimed Wood Skull Ornaments (Pair) $23.99
Wood statuette, 'Saint John the Evangelist' - Wood Statuette of Saint John the Evangelist from Guatemala

Saint John the Evangelist

Wood Statuette of Saint John the Evangelist from Guatemala $79.99
Wood statuette, 'Saint Joseph' - Floral Wood Statuette of Saint Joseph from Guatemala

Saint Joseph

Floral Wood Statuette of Saint Joseph from Guatemala $84.99
Wood statuette, 'Mary's Corona' - Hand-Painted Wood Mary Statuette from Guatemala

Mary's Corona

Hand-Painted Wood Mary Statuette from Guatemala $87.99
Wood statuette, 'Love for Mary' - Floral Pinewood Mary Statuette Crafted in Guatemala

Love for Mary

Floral Pinewood Mary Statuette Crafted in Guatemala $77.99 $70.19
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Featured artisan borrowers

Asunta Pelaez I have been dedicated to this art form since I was 17 years old. I originally started learning through the influence of my husband's family. View products | Loan details
Nyoman Rena I started to learn wood carving when I was in the third year of elementary school. My grandfather gave me much support. View products | Loan details
Tiraphan Hasub I believe many women think like me, and that's what inspired me to create jewelry that is original. View products | Loan details
Alejandro de Esesarte I was born in Agua Prieta, Sonora near the border of Arizona with its colorful flowers. I feel influenced by both cultures but, above all, I identify with Mexico. View products | Loan details

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