Authentic Panamanian Mola Set of 5 folk art wall/Latin American vintage textile, For Sale

Molas are unique pieces of Latin American folk art that bring color and sophistication anywhere they are displayed. These handcrafted ethnic textiles make perfect gifts for vintage art lovers or anyone looking to infuse their space with authentic and tribal-inspired designs.
NOTE: FINAL SALE. These Molas are sold \"as is\". They have not been mended or ironed and in some cases still retain parts of the fabric from the original blouses worn by the Kuna women. No two Molas are the same, they have slight imperfections typical of hand-made crafts, and sometimes you will notice fading marks as a sign of having been worn, or as evidence of Mola\'s authenticity. These colorful, unique, and intricate fabrics can be used in different ways. They can be framed as art, made into pillows, tablemats, or wall hangings. Some people even make them into bedspreads or incorporate them into quilting projects and clothing. Whether you need a new art piece for your home/office or need material for your next project, The Mola Studio has the perfect quilt just for you. Pictures are provided for you to view the product in detail and to show how Molas can be used
Model No: 03CMG024Title: Lot of 5 Multicolor Geometric MolaOrigin: Indigenous Kuna Community of Panama and Colombia.Style: Handmade Textile ArtDimensions: See pictures.Age: Vintage from before 2000Orientation: Landscape/PortraitCondition: UnframedNo of layers: 2/3Technique: Reverse Applique Technique & EmbroideryCategory: Labyrinthine Category Geometric Style
Description Category: The Labyrinthine Category is further divided into two subcategories; the naturalistic style and the geometric style. Both use two layers of highly saturated colors, often complementary, to create an image of stunning vitality and vibration. The naturalistic style exhibits a high level of creativity and innovation, using a freestyle cutting technique that requires outstanding conceptualization skills. The geometric style requires a high level of technical virtuosity, as a slip with the scissors would destroy the intended effect.These semi-based Molas probably represent the bulk of the designs made by the Kuna women. Many of these Molas are done with geometric forms or repeat patterns of animals or flowers, but do not specifically present scenes of daily life or advertisements. Women make them know that they will look wonderful viewed from across an island or when a woman is paddling a cayuco (dugout canoe) toward shore. Molas were often designed to be viewed from a distance.*
*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.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 cleaned 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\'s settingsIMPORTANT
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