MOLAS ARTICLES MADE BY KUNAS-BAGS-WALLETS

 

MOLA ARTICLES BY KUNAS :BAG-WALLETS -BLOUSE-BELT-COSMETIC-CAPS-

Los Kuna, Cuna o Guna.

 son un pueblo amerindio localizado en Panamá y Colombia. Su idioma hace parte de la familia lingüísticachibcha. En lengua kuna, se autodenominan como dule (Se pronuncia Tule) que significa "persona". (Por ejemplo, andule 'yo,' we dule 'esa persona.')

(Según las convenciones lingüísticas de este pueblo indígena su nombre se debe escribir Gunadule en la grafía aprobada en 2010 por el Congreso General de la Nación Gunadule, aunque su pronunciación se mantiene como ha sido tradicionalmente: suena Kuna Tule según la fonética de la lengua española.¹ )

Su civilización ha salido en los medios masivos en 2014 al ser uno de los primeros pueblos que podrían ver afectada da manera drástica su vida milenaria por el cambio climático^.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Guna woman selling Molas inPanama City

The mola forms part of the traditional outfit of a Kuna woman, two mola panels being incorporated as front and back panels in a blouse. The full costume traditionally includes a patterned wrapped skirt (saburet), a red and yellow headscarf (musue), arm and leg beads (wini), a gold nose ring (olasu) and earrings in addition to the mola blouse (dulemor).^[1]

In Dulegaya, the Kuna's native language, "mola" means "shirt" or "clothing". The mola originated with the tradition of Kuna women painting their bodies with geometrical designs, using available natural colours; in later years these same designs were woven in cotton, and later still, sewn using cloth bought from the European settlers of Panamá.

Development of the style

A Kuna woman displays a selection of molas for sale at her home in the San Blas Islands.

Molas have their origin in body painting. Only after colonization by the Spanish and contact with missionaries did the Kuna start to transfer their traditional geometric designs on fabric, first by painting directly on the fabric and later by using the technique of reverse application. It is not known for certain when this technique was first used. It is assumed  that the oldest molas are between 150 and 170 years old.

As an inspiration for their designs, the Kuna first used the geometrical patterns which have been used for body painting before. In the past 50 years, they also started to depict realistic and abstract designs of flowers, sea animals and birds.

Depending on the tradition of each island, Kuna women begin with the crafting of molas either after they reach puberty, some even at a much younger age. Women who prefer to dress in western style are in the minority as well as in the communities in Panama City.

Molas have such an importance for the Kuna and their traditional identity that they can be made responsible for the independent status of the Comarca San Blas. After the attempt of the Panamanian government to "westernize" the Kuna in the beginning of the 20th century by forbidding their customs, their language and their traditional dress, a huge wave of resistance arose. This resistance movement culminated in the Kuna revolution of 1925 where, after heavy battles, the Panamanian government had to make the concession of giving the Guna people the right to govern their own territory autonomously.

Construction[edit]

Molas are handmade using a reverse appliqué technique. Several layers (usually two to seven) of different-coloured cloth (usually cotton) are sewn together; the design is then formed by cutting away parts of each layer. The edges of the layers are then turned under and sewn down. Often, the stitches are nearly invisible. This is achieved by using a thread the same color as the layer being sewn, sewing blind stitches, and sewing tiny stitches. The finest molas have extremely fine stitching, made using tiny needles.

This . closeup of a mola by Venancio Restrepo shows the layering of the different colours of cloth, and the fine stitching involved.

The largest pattern is typically cut from the top layer, and progressively smaller patterns from each subsequent layer, thus revealing the colours beneath in successive layers. This basic scheme can be varied by cutting through multiple layers at once, hence varying the sequence of colours; some molas also incorporate patches of contrasting colours, included in the design at certain points to introduce additional variations of colour.^[3]

Molas vary greatly in quality, and the pricing to buyers varies accordingly. A greater number of layers is generally a sign of higher quality; two-layer molas are common, but examples with four or more layers will demand a better price. The quality of stitching is also a factor, with the stitching on the best molas being close to invisible. Although some molas rely on embroidery to some degree to enhance the design, those which are made using only the pure reverse-appliqué technique (or nearly so) are considered better.

Molas will often be found for sale with signs of use, such as stitch marks around the edges; such imperfections indicate that the mola was made for use, and not simply for sale to tourists.^[1] A mola can take from two weeks to six months to make, depending on the complexity of the design.

Molas in Kuna Culture

This traditional mola represents the olasu, a nose ring worn by the Guna.

The traditional costume of a Kuna woman consists of a patterned blue cotton wrapped skirt, red and yellow headscarf, arm and leg beads, gold nose rings and earrings and the many layered and finely sewn mola panel blouse.

The artistry of a mola reflects a synthesis of traditional Kuna culture with the influences of the modern world. Mola art developed when Kuna women had access to store bought yard goods. Mola designs are often inspired by modern graphics such as political posters, labels, pictures from books and TV cartoons, as well as traditional themes from Kuna legends and culture.

Geometric molas are the most traditional, having developed from ancient body painting designs. Many hours of careful sewing are required to create a fine mola. The ability to make an outstanding mola is a source of status among Kuna women.

The quality of a mola is determined by such factors as

• the number of layers
• fineness of the stitching
• evenness and width of cutouts
• addition of details such as zigzag borders, lattice-work or embroidery
• general artistic merit of the design and color combination.

When Kuna women tire of a particular blouse, they disassemble it and sell the molas to collectors.

Since mola panels have been worn as part of the traditional dress of a Kuna woman they often show signs of wear such as fading and stitch marks along the edges of the panels. These "imperfections" indicate that the mola is authentic and not made solely to be sold to tourists.

Molas are often sold in pairs, the pair consisting of the back and front panels of a blouse. The two molas are usually two variations on a theme. Matched molas complement each other and should be displayed or used together for the greatest impact.

Mola panels have many uses. They can be framed as art or made into pillows, place mats or wall hangings. Some people even make them into bedspreads or incorporate them into quilting projects.

Molas are very sturdy and well sewn. Authentic molas have already been washed many times and can be safely hand washed in warm water.

Molas may be purchased in Panama or in Colombia.

The mola blouse is an important symbol of Kuna culture.





                                                 

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Sizes S,M.L,XL

Weight 80 gr.

REF 6842

REF 6843

REF 6841

REF 6940

INTERIOR BOLSO

6836

15 X 12 CENTIMETROS

REF 6737

REF 6936

 REF 6835

18 X 14 CMTS

REF 6833

6834

REF 6842

REF 6826

35 X 28 X8 CTMS

REF 6825

REF 6824

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REF 6822

ref 6820

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REF 6818

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REF 6916

REF 6815

REF 6814

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LEATHER BAG
WITH MOLA

CARRIEL EN JEANS AND MOLA

GORRA EN MOLA Y DRIL

S,M,L,LX

REF 1075

GORRA EN CON VISCERA CUERO Y MOLA

8.5 X 5.8 CM

REF 107502

REF 1348

LEATHER AND MOLA

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MOLA BAGT REF 1362

14 X 37 CM

WEIGHT: 450 GR.

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 BAG

LEATHER AND MOLA

REF 1000

Sizes S,M.L,XL

Weight 80 gr.

REF 1001

REF 1002

REF 1003

ARTICULOS ELABORADOS CON MOLAS

TELAS Y CUEROS.

SOLICITA CATALOGO-ASK FOR PRICE CATALOG

REF 100101

REF 1000

REF 1005

CINTURON MOLA DRIL DELGADO

TALLA S,M,L,XL

PESO 90 GR.

REF 1362

HOJALETE

14X37 CMTS

PESO 450 GR.

REF 1363

PLANO MOLA Y CUERO CORTO

35 X 32 CM

PESO 65GR

REF 1368

BOLSO PABLO MOLA

REF 1385

BOLSO MAFE 27X32CM

REF 1801

BOLSO UNIVERSITARIO CUERO MOLA

28 X 30 CM

REF 1807

BOLSO TALEGA NARIPOSA TRANSLUCIDO

25 X 22 CM

PESO 700 GR.

REF 1808

EJECUTIVO DAMA

TERMINADOS A MANO

32 X 40 CM

PESO 420 GR.

REF 1810

BOLSO AL CRTE TRANSLUCIDO

33.5 X 40 CM

REF 1812

BOLSO CUADRANTE

REF 1348

BOLSO FLOR DE LIS

REF 1360

MORRAL JULIA

30 X 34 CM

REF 1822

BOLSO IVAN

PRECIO $ 115.000

REF 1817

















REF 1397

BOLSO MOLA Y CUERO ANDREA

640 GR.

REF 1816

BOLSO CHUMBE

REF 1000801

PORTA CELULAR ECONOMICO

7 X 12 CM

30 GR,

REF 1009

PORTA ESFERO Y CUERO CILINDRO

REF 10091

PORTA ESFERO CILINDRO DRIL

REF 1010

PORTA ESFERO MOLA Y CUERO ECONOMICO

18 X 5.7CM

PESO 33GR.







REF 10101

PORTA IPHONE TARJETERO

11.3 X 14.8CM

PESO 83GR.

REF 10101

REF 107502

GORRA CON VISERA CUERO Y MOLA

8.5 X 5.8 CM

A4 GR.

REF 10951

MONEDERO FINA

9.5 X 7 CM

42GR.

REF 10951

MONEDERO FINO

9.5 X 7 CM

42 GR.

REF 1071

DELANTAL MOLA

TALLS S,M.L,XL

70 GR.

REF 1098

CANGURO CUERO

PILLOW COVER

50 X50

 

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MONEDCERO DOS CIERRES

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BILLETERA 3 CUADROS

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BOLSO PASAPORTE

BOLSO 6 CUADROS

BOLSO MOSQUETON

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O LLEVAR  COMO BOLSO NORMAL

BOLSO AJEDREZ SENCILLO

BOLSO AJEDREZ DOBLE

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