Mola

Glossary

Meaning “shirt” or “clothing,” it is a traditional textile made in reverse-applique technique by women of the Guna community of Panama, Central America. A hand-sewn panel, which is made into a pair of blouses, comprises multiple layers of colourful cloth that are cut and stitched together to display colourful designs. These designs can be geometric and abstract or may depict both traditional and modern motifs.

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Mola%newline%Meaning “shirt” or “clothing,” it is a traditional textile made in reverse-applique technique by women of the Guna community of Panama, Central America. A hand-sewn panel, which is made into a pair of blouses, comprises multiple layers of colourful cloth that are cut and stitched together to display colourful designs. These designs can be geometric and abstract or may depict both traditional and modern motifs.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Mola”. Accessed April 27, 2024. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/mola/
MLA	“Mola.” MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/mola/. Accessed 27, April, 2024.
Harvard	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. (2022) Mola. [Online]. Available at: https://mapacademy.io/glossary/mola/. (Accessed: 27, April, 2024)