Description
These six mini worry people are tiny handmade dolls, each one wound in bright cotton thread and kept in their own little storage box. Every doll is made by hand in Guatemala from cotton thread, tissue paper and cibaque, a natural fibre, and has an orange face, painted eyes and mouth and a tuft of dark hair. Their little outfits come in cheerful shades, and because each one is handmade, the colours of their clothes vary from set to set. The oval box is made from cibaque too, painted a sunny yellow and dotted with red and green spirals, and its lid lifts off so the dolls can be tucked inside.
Altogether the set measures 5cm long, 3cm wide and 2.8cm high, so it sits neatly on a bedside table, a desk or a bookshelf without taking up room, and it is small enough to carry in a bag or a coat pocket. Worry dolls are gentle little companions to keep close at hand: line them up in a row, give each one a name, then pop them back into the box when you are done. The set suits anyone who loves small handmade pieces, and as a small gift it slips easily alongside a card.
Because the dolls and their box are made by hand from cotton, paper and natural fibre, they are delicate, so handle them gently and keep them dry. Dust them with a soft dry cloth or a small soft brush when needed, and keep the dolls in their box when they are not out, which holds them together and away from dust. Once the dolls are out on a shelf, the painted box makes a cheerful little keepsake in its own right. For an easy gift, we would wrap the box in tissue paper and add a handwritten note, a small present that carries a lot of care in very little space.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Worry doll: 100 cotton thread, tissue paper & natural fibre (cibaque); storage box: natural fibre (cibaque) |
| Length |
5cm |
| Width |
3cm |
| Height |
2.8cm |
| Weight |
0.0053KG |
| Warnings |
These dolls are not suitable for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How many worry dolls come in the box?
There are six mini worry people in each set, all handmade, and they come with their own little painted storage box to keep them in.
What are the worry dolls made from?
Each doll is made from cotton thread, tissue paper and cibaque, a natural fibre, and the storage box is made from cibaque as well.
Where are the dolls made?
Every doll is made by hand in Guatemala, so each one is a little different and the colours of their clothes vary from set to set.
How big is the set?
The set measures 5cm long, 3cm wide and 2.8cm high, small enough for a bedside table, a desk drawer or a coat pocket.
What colour is the storage box?
The oval box is painted a sunny yellow with red and green spirals, and the lid lifts off so you can tuck the dolls away inside.
How should I look after the dolls?
Keep the dolls and their box dry and dust them gently with a soft dry cloth or a small brush. Storing them in the box keeps them together.