Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Molas


The itinerary for our trip got switched around because we had to travel thought the Panama Canal one day later, even though our tour company (Tauck Tours) had booked the date one year earlier. We just couldn't understand how this could happen. As a result we spent an extra day in Panama City and did not have the opportunity to visit the islands of San Blas Province and the Kuna Indians famous for their molas.However, molas could be bought in many places. I bought this one in the hotel gift shop. Usually shirts with molas had that thick knit neckline that men's t-shirts have, not my favorite. I was so pleased to find this one with a nice neckline and beautiful mola work. The shop only had three shirts, but this was the biggest. They must have been children's shirts, since this is an extra, extra large and I usually take a size 8. The one I really wanted was white with different shades of blue for the mola, but it was tiny and I thought this orange one had a nice tropical feel. I wore it twice on the trip and received many compliments.


This cute little pouch with a zipper was bought at another gift shop. It's about 6 inches square. Notice the recurring parrot theme.


Two friends asked me to buy molas. One day we went to a little open air shop with several stalls, each manned by the native artist who had made them. We only had twenty minutes to shop, not nearly enough time with so many choices to make.

The workmanship was exquisite with tiny, tiny stitches. If you looked around the edges, you could see the three fabrics used for the reverse applique technique. The other colors were appliqued on top or embroidered.


Here are some details.


37 comments:

Anonymous said...

you made wonderful choices. I love the fish one. Very intricate and beautifully done.

Anonymous said...

you made wonderful choices. I love the fish one. Very intricate and beautifully done.

Roberta Ranney said...

Hi Norma - The molas are so attractive - I love their vividness! It sounds as if you had a great trip.

Art by Rhoda Forbes said...

Norma the molas are wonderflul. Love your tshirt, the colors are so vibrant!

Carole said...

Thank you for sharing these treasures Norma. I had a friend that used to teach this technique...[deceased now]....I have done it a couple of times, but the Panama Indians are the BEST and so nice to see originals. Sounds like you had a nice trip. Missed you!

Sherryl said...

These Molas are beautiful. I once saw a tunic made out of these and I drooled.

a quilt obsession said...

I spent a week living with the Kuna Indians. Have loved molas every since. If you ever get a chance to to go back you would enjoy visiting them.

Melissa

Kathy said...

Isn't that work amazing? I would never, ever want to do it myself, but I sure can appreciate the beautiful pieces when I see them. Thanks for sharing yours with us.

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