The History Of The Mola
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Molas are colorful pieces of fabric artwork created by the Kuna women of Panama. They originated from the body painting traditions of the Kuna people between 150-170 years ago. Originally made through painting, molas now involve sewing together pieces of fabric in geometric patterns influenced by the Maya or depicting animals and plants. Molas are worn as clothing and their vibrant designs and sewing techniques are similar to American quilts.
The History Of The Mola
- 1. ワ鰹器駕刻器ワ Image from: Image from: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/27/KunaFlagMola.jpg/800px-KunaFlagMola.jpg
- 2. Molas are pieces of fabric stitched together They are very colorful and filled with patterns They are worn as clothing
- 3. Following tradition, molas are made by women. They are made much like American quilts. Image from: http://www.museumofman.org/images/image_kunas.jpg
- 4. A close-up of a Mola Image from: http://blakesmarestudio.com/images/adultclass/applique/mola/01mola.jpg
- 5. Molas originated from body painting of the Kuna people, between 150 and 170 years ago. They were first made by painting on fabric Later, they began sewing them like quilts Image from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:KunaWomanWithMolas.jpg
- 6. Molas were first made using geometric patterns, which came from the Maya. Image from: http://www.guatravellers.com/mola%20web%2021.jpg
- 7. Later, they became images of animals or plants Image from http://www.guatravellers.com/mola%2027.jpg
- 8. More examples of Molas Image from: http://www.tapirback.com/auctions/tpf/tapir-mola-art-panama-2006.jpg
- 9. Based on what we learned, would this be an earlier or later Mola? Image from: http://www.guatravellers.com/mola%20web%20%2015.jpg
- 10. What about this one? Image from: http://www.fabricandwoodideas.com/prodimages/molas/mola_fish.jpg