Description: Description Category:“This category of mola panels relies on patterns that have been derived generations ago and are faithfully repeated, both in their layout and color choice. The patterns are typically highly abstracted and formalized and often repeated in such a manner that their identities are obscure. They usually represent items or animals familiar and of significance to the Kuna. Their repetition takes on a routine and traditional way of management, to the point that even the colors remain the same. The cutting and color choices are less revered because of this apparent duplication. There is no room for innovation, yet despite the duplication, this category of mola panel is highly regarded. Instead, these mola panels permit the display of stitching virtuosity, as typically they are intricate and complex.Several features make this style of mola panel easily identifiable. First, in many cases, there are published images of other molas that illustrate the duplication of the design.It has an abstract pre-Columbian geometric design that suggests a triangle with the letter Z and a vertical axis of symmetry.” **Jennings-Rentenaar, T. (2005). Kuna mola blouses: An example of the perpetuation of an art/craft form in a small-scale society (dissertation). ✂PackagingBecause we consider our Molas unique pieces, we like to treat them with care, either for you or as a gift for someone else. We will pack your item in a tissue paper protection bag and a small extra note about its fascinating origins.Traditional packaging methods and materials contribute to global warming and other environmental issues. We recycled packaging materials from other sources to reduce the amount of plastic involving in the shipping process.I am happy to ship items as gifts to other addresses. Please add this information in the "note to seller" box during the checkout process. ✂CareMolas are very sturdy and well sewn. Authentic molas have already been washed many times and can safely spot clean with a damp cloth. Dry clean for best results. ✂DetailsDescriptions and photographs of this product are as accurate as possible. Even though please note that color representation alters depending on each monitor settings
Price: 31 USD
Location: Cypress, Texas
End Time: 2024-04-06T16:19:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: Indigenous Kuna Community from Panama and Colombia
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Category: Historic Style
Shape: Rectangular
Dimensions: 18 1/2" x 13" Approx.
Quantity: 1 unframed mola
Orientation: Landscape/Portrait
Cancellations: Not accepted. Contact seller if you have problems with your order
Fabric layers: 3
Style: Handmade Textile Art
Technique: Reverse Applique Technique & Embroidery
Country/Region of Manufacture: Panama
SKU: 03CM0227
Culture: Panamanian
Handmade: Yes
Age: Vintage from before 2000