Mola is a sewing tradition of the Kona tribe from the San Blas islands of Panama, with this example on display at the Tucson Museum of Art in Arizona. (Beth J. Harpaz/Associated Press) Molas, a ...

The art of creating a mola is something that’s handed down from one generation of Guna women to the next, with grandmothers and mothers introducing the art form to young girls.

Pre-1920s mola panels were large, with rough designs and stitching and little embroidery. Geometric patterns and one-color designs were common then, and are now referred to as 'grandmother' molas.

The word "mola" has several meanings for the Kuni people of Panama. It can be used to mean "cloth," or refer to a garment. It is also used to describe colorful handmade textiles that decorate ...

The Sheldon Art Galleries presents Kuna Mola: Maintaining Tradition Amid Change, February 19- May 8, 2010 in the Bellwether Gallery of St. Louis Artists. 2024 Tonys Guide Fans' Choice Awards Sign-up ...