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Molas are native textile art forms of the indigenous Guna (Kuna) of Panama. They use reverse appliqué to produce beautiful, colorful handcrafts using traditional designs
Guna mola made in Panama
Molas are native textile art forms of the indigenous Guna (Kuna) of Panama. They use reverse appliqué to produce beautiful, colorful handcrafts using traditional designs
I’m so excited to have found these masks. We may be wearing masks for quite a while, so why not have something beautiful, and something very helpful to the people who made them. Here is the m…
Introducing the Muzzle Mutt Dog Panama Mola, a stunning piece of handmade textile art that combines geometric designs with eclectic style. This unique wall hanging is made from Panamanian fabric and features embroidery decor that showcases the intricate details of this playful pup. Crafted using the traditional Guna mola art technique, the Muzzle Mutt Dog Panama Mola is an authentic piece of indigenous artwork that pays homage to the rich heritage of the Kuna textile tradition. Each stitch is lovingly applied by hand, resulting in a one-of-a-kind piece that is truly unique. The boho mola craft used to create this piece results in a colorful design that is perfect for any home decor theme. The coastal patterns and tropical artwork bring a touch of the beach to any room, while the geometric design adds a modern twist. As with all of TraderBrock's products, the Muzzle Mutt Dog Panama Mola is Fair Trade and made by indigenous women in Panama. Purchasing this wall hanging supports the sustainability of traditional craft and helps to empower these skilled artisans. Add a touch of fun and whimsy to your home with the Muzzle Mutt Dog Panama Mola. This unframed mola art is ready to be displayed on any wall and will surely become a conversation piece in any space. 12 Height x 16" Width Fair Trade Handmade in Panama SKU: 22040327T
san blas islands, panama
The Kuna Indians create their own clothes and artwork and call them Molas. A Mola is a piece of cotton with different patterns on stitched on it.
La mola es una forma de arte textil tradicional, hecho por la etnia Guna de Panamá. Las molas son textiles cosidos en paneles con diseños complejos y múltiples capas usando una técnica de appliqué…
The matriarchal tribe live on the stunning San Blas islands, Panama, which they have occupied for centuries. Photographs show how women wear colourful clothes featuring traditional Mola designs.
Nous nous immergerons dans cette atmosphère pendant trois mois, pour une escale hors du commun, histoire de pénétrer le pays et d’effleurer un peu la vie des indiens Kuna. Une escale magnifique, où nous avons pris le temps de vivre au rythme des indiens Kuna qui peuplent les 350 îles éparpillées le long de l’isthme de cet archipel. Politiquement, ils sont une nation au sein de Panama, mais ils ont su conserver leur langue, leur culture, leurs lois et leur territoire, même s’ils demeurent malgré tout Panaméens.
Molas are native textile art forms of the indigenous Guna (Kuna) of Panama. They use reverse appliqué to produce beautiful, colorful handcrafts using traditional designs
Kuna, 1960/69
🙏 Handmade mola unique quilt Mola on front - hand made by Kunas in San Blas - Panama -Washable by hand and cold water. we do combine shipping. Beautiful handmade with the art of molas, richly decorated by intricate needlework , traditional of the Kuna people. Molas are the famous textile-art that forms part of the traditional women's clothing of the Guna people from Panama and parts of Colombia. Although it has its origin in body painting, after the European colonization molas were transferred to fabric using the reverse-appliqué. Beautiful hand made face mask from Panama, The Mola, or Molas, is a hand-made textile that forms part of the traditional women's clothing of the Kuna people from Panama, Central America Each its unique one of a kind once its gone its gone.
The Kuna Indians create their own clothes and artwork and call them Molas. A Mola is a piece of cotton with different patterns on stitched on it.
This is one of my favorites with the four colorful fish. Well, Marcia and I hadn’t gotten together with Priscilla for a few weeks so were looking forward to a day out on her new patio with her new patio furniture (she had a windfall from ONE button she sold on ebay). Priscilla has recently returned from a visit to Panama and visits to San Blas Islands and the Kuna Indians where she had purchased some awesome molas which she we got to see. The most fun are the ones she keeps for herself – no amount of wheedling and whining can get her to part with those. This was undoubtedly the most incredible collection of molas I have ever seen!! She had seen they were much better than she had ever purchased before and she was right!! The workmanship defies description. My guess is that a many of these pieces easily took a month to complete. There are probably 15-20 stitches to the inch and every bit of the surface is covered with intricate reverse appliqué – the hallmark of these pieces of artwork. And the colors..... Priscilla graciously let us look through the ones that she had for sale. Of course we couldn’t resist although there were so many that we would have loved to have that we left behind because we just couldn’t justify the additional expense. Marcia found some horses and I found a snail (in honor of my father who was an expert on land snails and I am sure crawled around in the jungles in Panama at some point – I think he actually got one of his cases of malaria and hepatitis there). I also found a small bunny that I bought in honor of my mother. I love the fact that these are authentic molas that were worn on garments. Priscilla had many that still had parts of garments and zippers attached. They are worn like yokes on an apron (although not an apron) with similar if not matching ones on the back and the front of the garment. Notice the white pin head at the top of this one. If you double click you can see closer. That will give you an idea of how small those pin dot reverse applique circles are on this piece -- no, those are not french knots but a tiny hole is cut and the edge appliqued under to show the fabric beneath. This is my snail with a man riding on top. Notice all the tiny zig zag reverse applique. Most of the pieces are "landscape" style and about 14 inches by 18 inches although they vary in size quite a bit. This probably has the most intricate applique of all of the pieces. It is a very color octopus. I loved how colorful this was with the bird portrayed on the pitcher. Note to self: don’t wear your brightly colored flowered shirt when you will be sitting outside with the bees!!! They chased me all over the yard.
Molas are made by the Kuna women from the San Blas Islands off the coast of Panama. The geometric designs originated with body painting, then later the patterns were woven in cotton. About 150 year…
Two women are cooking in a big pot. Today, a lot of people are also cooking in big pots since Thanksgiving is tomorrow. Mola from Kuna Yala in Panama.
Molas are native textile art forms of the indigenous Guna (Kuna) of Panama. They use reverse appliqué to produce beautiful, colorful handcrafts using traditional designs
Guna women gained the right to vote in 1946 when Panamá granted universal suffrage. Sewing political molas provides a unique way to comment on national elections. This panel marks a turbulent time in
