Mola
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English: The mola is a traditional textile art form made by the Kuna people of Panama and Colombia. Molas are cloth panels, made to wear on clothing, and feature complex designs made with multiple layers of cloth in a reverse appliqué technique.
[edit] Molas by Venancio Restrepo
 Design based on the Kuna flag |
 Traditional design |
 This closeup shows the fine stitching typical of the best molas |
[edit] Other molas
 Design represents the olazu, a traditional nose ring worn by the Kuna |
 Design represents a hibiscus flower |
 Traditional design |
 Two molas |
 A Kuna woman displays a selection of molas for sale |
