TOURIST MOLAS
Tourists usually want to buy only the mola panels, so the Guna now often make individual mola panels which are never intended for a blouse. These “tourist molas” usually have only two layers of cloth with positive appliqué and embroidery. They are often in vivid colors, frequently portray birds, and take only a few days to sew. Some, however, are extremely intricate and can include several layers of fabric with reverse appliqué. Some are even large enough to be tapestries or wall hangings.
01052-T Independence Day Mola $50.00
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Independence Day Mola This modern hand-sewn Mola combines traditional negative appliqué with mostly positive appliqué and embroidered over-stitching.It celebrates November 3, 1903, when Panama gained its independence from Colombia. The two Panamanian flags fill the entire panel and meet the traditional criteria of harmony, balance, and color choice. The geometric filler lines surround the two flags and make them stand out. The letters at the top are used more for decorative fill than meaning, since the last word, noviembre, is not spelled out completely. It was never used as a blouse and is already hemmed for hanging. .Two Layers 11" x 14" 01052-T $50.00-T |
19003-TC Catamaran Tamarin Mola $35.00
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Catamaran Tamarin Mola
This modern hand-sewn Mola by the master mola-maker Lisa combines traditional negative appliqué with mostly positive appliqué and embroidered over-stitching. It depicts a yacht visiting the San Blas Islands and is set against an unusual background of the Mainland. The palm tree on the left balances the house and fish on the right, framing the catamaran. The red border frames the entire scene nicely. It was never used as a blouse. .Three Layers 14" x 16" 19003-TC $35.00 |
DECORATIVE YOKES
These decorative yokes of mola reverse applique are usually found already sewn onto the neck of a T shirt or blouse. These would enhance any dress or jacket.
23005-TB Flower Yoke $30.00
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Flower Yoke 16" x 10" (shoulder), 16" x 7.5" (center) 23005-TB $30.00 |
23006-TB Fish Yoke $20.00
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Fish Yoke 14" x 11" (shoulder), 14" x 9 (center) 23006-TB $20.00 |
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Parrot Yoke 15" x 6.5" (center) 23007-TB $30.00 |
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Blue Macaw Yoke 14" x 9" (shoulder), 14" x 6" (center) 23008-TB $30.00 |
MASKS
23009-TB Mola Mask $20.00
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Mola Mask 7" x 7" 23009-TB $20.00 |
MOLITAS
Young girls begin creating “molitas”, little molas, by the time they are six or seven, much like our embroidery samplers. Additionally, since tourists sometimes want only a less expensive sample of mola art, the Guna now also make little molas which usually have only two layers of cloth with positive appliqué and embroidery.
23022-TB Macaw and Flowers Molita $15.00
23022-TB 8.5" x 7" $15.00
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16034-T Macaw Molita $15.00
16034-T 9.75" x 8.75" $15.00
23021-TB Iguana Molita $15.00
23021-TB 7.5 x 7.5 $15.00
16038-T Parrot Molita $15.00
16038-T 9.25" x 9" $15.00
23020-TB Bird and Flower Molita $15.00
23120-TB 8" x 7" $15.00
23019-TB Parrot Molita $10.00
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23019-TB 5.25" x 4.5" $10.00
23017-TB Butterfly Molita $10.00
23017-TB 6" x 5" $10.00
PATCHES
Starting in the 1970's with the popularity of sewing patches on clothing, especially teenagers' bluejeans, the Guna began making even smaller "molitas" to serve as patches (patchis). These usually have only two layers of cloth with a simple design, positive appliqué, and minimal embroidery.
23013-TB Blue Macaw Patch $10.00
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23014-TB Bird Patch $10.00
3.25" x 3.5" |
23011-TB Parrot Patch $10.00
3.5" x 3.5" 21005-T Taurus Bull Mola Patch $15.00
4.5" x 4.25" |
23012-TB Fish Patch $10.00
3.25" x 3.25" |
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21006-T Bug Mola Patch $5.00
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21007-T Bug Mola Patch $5.00
1" D |
21008-T Bug Mola Patch $5.00
1" D |
21009-T Bug Mola Patch $5.00
1" D
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Mola Quilt $1695.00
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This quilt, consisting of 28 molas sewn together, is from the 1950's. Total size 72 x 96 inches If you are interested in this quilt, email molasfrompanama@gmail.com and we will put you in contact with the owner who lives in Quebec. The price includes postage up to $100.00 |
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