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Mola: five-layer symmetrical pattern

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This very well sewn mola has five complete layers of cloth. Other signs of quality are small stitching, sharp points and even edges on each layer.

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This item was part of an exhibition at the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising titled Kuna Molas: Sewn Stories and the Interplay of Tradition and Change, August 18, 2014-July 31, 2015.
Cotton; 5 layers (black, pink, maroon, orange, maroon); reverse and direct appliqué, embroidery.

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Molas -- Panama
Appliqué -- Panama
Embroidery -- Panama

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