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Worry DollsWorry Dolls
Many children and adults find worry dolls a great comfort. You can buy single bags or larger quantities at discounted prices. As the dolls are small and contain wire they are not suitable for small children. All of of our worry dolls are fair trade products. Fair Trade Worry Dolls in bags, boxes, loose or on hairslides.
In the folk tradition of Guatemala in Central America, children use these worry dolls to remove their worries. Before going to bed they tell a worry to each of the Guatemalan dolls. In the morning the children wake up without their worries, which have been taken away by the dolls during the night.Fair Trade Worry Dolls In Bags And Boxes
Each worry doll is about 25mm (1 inch) long and is surprisingly detailed and decorated with Guatemalan fabrics. They are supplied in sets of six in a fabric draw string bag or a decorated wooden box in traditional Guatemalan designs.
Many children and adults find worry dolls a great comfort. You can buy single bags or bags and boxes in larger quantities at discounted prices. As the dolls are small and contain wire they are not suitable for small children. All of of our worry dolls are fair trade products.Fair Trade Large Guatemalan Worry Dolls And Hair Slides
We have some larger Guatemalan Worry Dolls which are available singly or in fives. They are 5 to 6 cm (over 2 inches) tall. They can be supplied as they are but you can also buy them with a fabric drawstring bag. Like the smaller worry dolls, they contain wire so are not suitable for small children.
We now have some hair slides incorporating worry dolls which are available in two sizes.Using Worry Dolls in Therapeutic, Educational and Medical Settings
We have heard some anecdotal evidence about the successful use of Guatemalan worry dolls in hospitals, therapeutic settings and schools. Several hospitals, schools and charities are using worry dolls for children in need of calming or therapy in difficult circumstances.
There are reports of them helping alleviate stress or problematic behaviours, but these are anecdotoal in the main. We would be very interested to hear about any research or studies on the use of Guatemalan worry dolls in therapeutic settings. If you have any links to articles, papers or dissertations please let us know.
