Vintage Authentic Panama Kuna/Guna Mola Folk Art Textile Applique For Sale

Authentic Panamanian Mola textile strip / runner. Hand-crafted by the indigenous Guna (Kuna) artists of the San Blas Islands, Panama. Multi-layered, hand-sewn reverse appliqué and intricate embroidery.Design: 6 individual panels featuring tropical rainforest birds (toucans/parrots) and native flora.The raw edges and visible back-stitching (as seen in your photos) are proof of authenticity and handmade production.Measurements: each panel or square is 6 1/2” x 7 1/2” - full length is 36”
Basted together can be easily separated
Purchased in Panama 1982.Comes from smoke free environment.