Mola is a traditional form of
reverse applique worked by the Kuna Indians of the San Blas Islands of
the coast of Panama.
Mola is used to make panels for the front and back of womens blouses in traditional costume. The designs have a joyous, niave quality. The whole fabric is reverse appliqued, building up complex patterns often based on an animal.Colours are bright and vibrant, reds, oranges and blacks being popular.
Visit Mola and Co to see more wonderful molas like this one.
Mola is used to make panels for the front and back of womens blouses in traditional costume. The designs have a joyous, niave quality. The whole fabric is reverse appliqued, building up complex patterns often based on an animal.Colours are bright and vibrant, reds, oranges and blacks being popular.
Visit Mola and Co to see more wonderful molas like this one.
This fabulous mola blouse is in the collection of The Embroiderers' Guild of America
This mola and many others can be
seen at Panama Mola
Rita Smith Molas Gallery http://www.molaartandcraft.com is a useful site with many pictures and molas for sale
Rita Smith Molas Gallery http://www.molaartandcraft.com is a useful site with many pictures and molas for sale
How to make a fabric mola - Step by step guide
Our pinterest board about Mola