Mola Traditional Kuna Textile Art

Name: Mola Traditional Kuna Textile Art
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ISBN: 9780764338458

ISBN-10: 0764338455

ISBN-13: 9780764338458

Edition: 2011

Authors: Edith Crouch

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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…

Book details

List price: $59.99
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Limited
Publication date: 7/26/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Size: 9.00" wide x 12.00" long x 9.25" tall
Weight: 4.532
Language: English

Edith Crouch is an author, glass artist, and teacher. She grew up in the Panama Canal Zone, and graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Art Education. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.