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 Worry
Dolls
Worry
dolls originated in Guatemala. The small dolls were made for children
as comfort toys that they could tell their troubles. A child would
receive a worry doll in an intricate box. The worry doll boxes are
decorated with many bright and beautiful colors and with many fine
details. Some worry dolls are packaged in bags that are decorated as
well.
The worry doll carries with it an old legend. The legend is that the
dolls take a child’s worries away. The child simply tells the
doll her worries right before she goes to sleep. Then she places the
doll under her pillow. The doll absorbs the child’s fears and
concerns while the child sleeps. The child finds that when she wakes in
the morning, her worries have been taken away by the doll.
Worry dolls are very small and they often are sold in groups. They are
very colorful and they come in a variety of styles, but they all
maintain a general structure synonymous with the dolls from Guatemala.
The dolls are also very affordable. You can buy a group of six dolls
for as little as two dollars. The dolls usually come with a copy of the
legend associated with them for the parents to explain to their child.
Larger worry dolls are also available for very little money. The larger
dolls are only two inches in height, making it apparent that the
regular worry doll is quite small. The larger worry doll is not really
as popular as the traditional smaller ones, but many parents prefer to
buy a slightly larger doll for smaller children who could easily lose a
tiny doll.
The tiny worry dolls are also used as accessories. They are available
as pins that can be worn directly on clothing. There are worry doll
headbands that are beautifully colorful and appealing for little girls.
The dolls are also placed on earrings and necklaces as well. It is
unlikely that the worry doll jewelry and headbands are designed for the
doll’s original purpose.
Worry dolls are quietly gaining popularity in the United States but
they are not generally found in stores. Many people order the dolls
online. The dolls are also a great craft for children. Many Girl Scout
groups opt to create worry dolls as a crafting activity. The dolls are
easily made with bread ties, yarn and some thread. These handmade dolls
are very charming and they make a great gift from one friend to another.
The worry doll is a lovely, sentimental gift for any child. They are a
great way to show a young person that you care and it is a great way to
ease the small as well as the big fears a child commonly
faces.
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