The Mola or Molas is a hand-made textile that forms part of the traditional women's clothing of the indigenous Guna people from Panama. Their clothing includes a patterned wrapped skirt …

Aug 10, 2022 · Panama is a nation full of colorful imagery, from the aquamarine seas lapping at the country’s coastlines to the deep green canopy of rainforests shrouding its interior. But …

Oct 8, 2020 · These blouses, called molas, are so visually striking and uniquely Guna that they have become the single most recognizable element of Guna cultural identity. 1 Fashioning …

Mola, which originally meant bird plumage, is the Kuna Indian word for clothing, specifically blouse, and the word mola has come to mean the elaborate embroidered panels that make up …

Nov 14, 2024 · Molas began as the decorative panels worn on traditional Guna blouses, crafted exclusively by Guna women. Originally, these textiles were not just about aesthetics but …

Jan 5, 2025 · Mola art is a vibrant and dynamic textile art form that is deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of the Kuna people. Its significance extends beyond its aesthetic value, serving …

Aug 23, 2023 · La mola is a textile ode to the soul of the Kunas, a symphony of colour and form. Each piece echoes a thousand-year-old history, a bridge between yesterday and today, and a …

Molas are simple yoke-type blouses richly decorated by intricate needlework. Mola can mean the blouse that is daily wear for Kuna (sometimes spelled Cuna) women but most often refers to …

Feb 20, 2025 · Any visitor to Panama is likely to spot indigenous Guna women. Their brightly colored clothes—and the distinctive bead sleeves they wear on their arms and legs—are eye …

The most celebrated modern Panamanian art form, the mola (meaning cloth) has been a marker of Kuna culture since the early 20th century. According to Kuna lore, sister and brother culture …