Vintage unframed MOLA KUNA PANAMA Folk Textile Art Geometric quilt 12"x17"

Description: Description Category: All of the mola panels created in this style contain a central image of typically two animals, usually birds, facing each other. They are fancifully created amidst vegetation typically recognizable as belonging to the San Blas Islands. The design is maze-like, using a series of closely cut parallel lines which also move the figures into the background. These mola panels are always two-layered and use colors that are equally saturated, often of colors on opposite sides of the color wheel. Black or white are also often used as the dramatic opposition to vibrant color. The effect is dazzling. The Kuna color sense is very sensitive to the effects that they are trying to create with this type of panel, and they are very successful. Colors typically used with other styles of mola panels, such as yellow, orange, and red, are not likely to be used in this category, rather we are as likely to see a hot pink or a shocking blue. If a typical color is used, it is juxtaposed with a color of equal intensity thus creating the illusion of vibration and overall motion. Often, the bottom layer of the panel is the same fabric as is used for the yoke and sleeves, creating a blouse that feels unified. Clearly, for many of the labyrinthine blouses, the entire unit was planned ahead of time.* *Jennings-Rentenaar, T. (2005). Kuna mola blouses: An example of the perpetuation of an art/craft form in a small-scale society (dissertation). ✂PackagingBecause we consider our Molas unique pieces, we like to treat them with care, either for you or as a gift for someone else. We will pack your item in a tissue paper protection bag and a small extra note about its fascinating origins.Traditional packaging methods and materials contribute to global warming and other environmental issues. We recycled packaging materials from other sources to reduce the amount of plastic involved in the shipping process.I am happy to ship items as gifts to other addresses. Please add this information in the "note to seller" box during the checkout process. ✂CareMolas are very sturdy and well sewn. Authentic molas have already been washed many times and can safely spot clean with a damp cloth. Dry clean for best results. ✂DetailsDescriptions and photographs of this product are as accurate as possible. Even though please note that color representation alters depending on each monitor settings

Price: 22.4 USD

Location: Cypress, Texas

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