The Mola: Kuna Textile Art



Edith Crouch

1/2012
THE MOLA. Traditional Kuna Textile Art. By Edith Corouch. Atglen 2011. 4to. 256 S. mit mehr als 1000 farb. Abb., Bibliographie, Index, Ppbd.

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EUR 62,80  in den Warenkorb

The mola is a multilayered textile art form and metaphor for the story of the Kuna, indigenous people of Panama. With over 890 images covering more than a century of molas, this book provides insights into design sources and influences for molas, perspectives on the aesthetic practices of women creating them, and hints for collecting and preserving this colorful textile art form. The hand-appliquéd art panels tell the tale of the Kuna women and are symbolic of their artistry, observation, and beliefs. Their lush tropical paradise, cultural cosmology, sense of humor, and exposure to foreign elements are represented in these fascinating fabric designs. A brief history of Panama and its rich tradition of indigenous arts place the mola in context.

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