Molas Kunas San Blas Islands Panama
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Visit us at: www.molaartandcraft.com www.slide.com The Kunas is one of the most important indigenous groups of Panama. The residents of the Archipielago of Kuna Yala, San Blas (Kuna Indians) are the most truly Native American (in the sense that they have retained their original lands), their traditions and their culture. The Kunas look similar from Island to Island, however each village is unique. The Cuna or Kuna indios, the term "Kuna" is commonly use, have been settled in the San Blas Archipielago off the northeast coast of Panama since the nineteenth century. The Archipielago, known as Kuna Yala in their Native Language, composed by 365 islands, approximately 50 are inhabited, there population is estimated at 61707 members. They are ruled by a political, social and religious structures which are one of the most orderly and functional in the world. The word mola refers to the traditional Kuna Blouse and to the beautiful, colord fabric panels sewn on its front and back. A traditional mola is assembled using the technique of "Reverse Applique or Applique" on several layers of colored cotton fabric. The first foundation layer remains whole and uncut. The reverse applique method requires the use of several layers of fabric that will be cut in intricate patterns and the cut out of the top layers revealing the more colourful layers underneath. The layers are then intricately stitched together, the stitching is invisible and fine, normally using a fine needle and thread, they ...
Mola Pillows from San Blas Islands Panama
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Mola Pillows home decorative Visit us at: www.molaartandcraft.com www.slide.com "Live Art, Give Art and invite one of these pieces into your home today" Molas are the most beautiful and exquisite piece of art that you can own and treasure for the years to come. They are a unique piece of art, no-one will have just you. Every mola is one of a kind piece, the unique and special gift for your love ones. They are perfect for any gift occasion: "Christmas gift", Birthday, Wedding, Group Party, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, etc. Molas can be easily incorporated into your quilting or craft projects. Molas are a great motivation for a lesson on folk art. Be sure to delight your students with beautiful molas. The sale of molas is a major source of income for the Kuna Women's of San Blas. Exquesite Molas, both for framing as well as incorporating into creative projects and wearable art. Come and see our great selection of molas and mola gifts. What is a mola and where they come from? Handmade Molas the Art of the Kuna Indians of San Blas Islands, Panama. The word mola refers to the traditional Kuna Blouse and to the beautiful, colord fabric panels sewn on its front and back. A traditional mola is assembled using the technique of "Reverse Applique or Applique" on several layers of colored cotton fabric. The first foundation layer remains whole and uncut. The reverse applique method requires the use of several layers of fabric that will be cut in intricate patterns and the cut out ...
Mola Art from the Republic of Panama
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Mola Pillows Home Decorating Visit us at: www.molaartandcraft.com www.slide.com "Live Art, Give Art and invite one of these pieces into your home today" Molas are the most beautiful and exquisite piece of art that you can own and treasure for the years to come. They are a unique piece of art, no-one will have just you. Every mola is one of a kind piece, the unique and special gift for your love ones. They are perfect for any gift occasion: "Christmas gift", Birthday, Wedding, Group Party, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, etc. Molas can be easily incorporated into your quilting or craft projects. Molas are a great motivation for a lesson on folk art. Be sure to delight your students with beautiful molas. The sale of molas is a major source of income for the Kuna Women's of San Blas. Exquesite Molas, both for framing as well as incorporating into creative projects and wearable art. Come and see our great selection of molas and mola gifts. What is a mola and where they come from? Handmade Molas the Art of the Kuna Indians of San Blas Islands, Panama. The word mola refers to the traditional Kuna Blouse and to the beautiful, colord fabric panels sewn on its front and back. A traditional mola is assembled using the technique of "Reverse Applique or Applique" on several layers of colored cotton fabric. The first foundation layer remains whole and uncut. The reverse applique method requires the use of several layers of fabric that will be cut in intricate patterns and the cut out ...
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