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 · Tourists can purchase authentic molas at a number of places in Panama, including Centro Nacional de Artesanías, a handcrafts market, and Mi Pueblito, a park that …

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 …

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 …

Nov 17, 2021 · Molas are hand-sewn cotton textiles traditionally fashioned into blouses and worn by Guna women. They often sport vibrant, geometric designs that range from abstract patterns …

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

What is a Mola? 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 …

Mar 17, 2023 · Panama Molas are a fascinating and colorful textile art form that has captivated the hearts and minds of people around the world. Originating from the Kuna people of the San …

Sep 10, 2019 · The Mola Museum is a “virtual museum” dedicated to the art of the Kuna (Guna) Indians. The Kunas live on the San Blas Islands east of Panama, in the Darien region of …

Traditional molas, great for wall decoration. Mola artwork from Guna Yala.