Historical information

The Kuna have been making their art works for many centuries. They were a nomadic tribe with their art being formed by decorating themselves with their artworks. This decoration is also called Mola or Molas, in Kuna this means shirt or clothing.
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 the front and back of a Kuna woman’s traditional blouse.
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Physical description

Rectangle of reverse applique in very bright colours - orange, blue, pink, black etc. Shows a crab motif. Part of Mola - traditional garment.