Late 20th Century Kuna Mola Butterfly Textile Art, Made in Panama

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Molas are colorful hand-sewn fabric art by indigenous Guna (formerly known as Kuna) artisans in Panama.. Because of its unique … Read more Molas are colorful hand-sewn fabric art by indigenous Guna (formerly known as Kuna) artisans in Panama.. Because of its unique handcrafted nature, no two pieces of Mola art are the same.

Molas are hand-made using a reverse appliqué technique using several layers of different colored cloth. The largest pattern is typically cut from the top layer and smaller patterns from each underlying layer. Geometric molas are the most traditional. Designs usually portray wildlife in the Rainforest. Inspiration comes from the nature and beauty that surrounds them. See less