{"product_id":"vintage-kuna-mola-textile-panama-marine-figural-design-framed-folk-art","title":"Vintage Kuna Mola Textile, Panama, Marine Figural Design, Framed Folk Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vibrant vintage \u003cstrong\u003eMola textile\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003eGuna (Kuna) people\u003c\/strong\u003e of Panama's San Blas Islands — a stylized marine figural composition with a central fish or aquatic creature surrounded by concentric reverse-appliquéd bands in red, orange, yellow, and blue against a deep ground. The dense filling of the surrounding field with tiny rectangles, triangles, and curved forms — and the human-figure motif anchoring the lower margin — are hallmarks of an experienced Guna stitcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMolas are made through a labor-intensive \u003cstrong\u003ereverse-appliqué\u003c\/strong\u003e technique in which multiple layers of cotton cloth are stacked and selectively cut and stitched to reveal the colors beneath. Traditionally worn as the front and back panels of Guna women's blouses, the most accomplished pieces are preserved as heirlooms or sold to collectors. American and European interest in Mola work began in the mid-20th century and has grown steadily; well-framed vintage examples are increasingly difficult to source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally framed and matted under glass in a clean dark moulding — a presentation that respects the textile and works in nearly any context. Pairs especially well with our other vintage Guna molas (listed separately) for a coordinated textile installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003eFrame: 22.25\" H × 26.25\" W × 1.5\" D\u003cbr\u003eArtwork (visible image): 15\" H × 19\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee photos for condition and additional detail. Reach out directly with any specific questions, and we'll do our best to reply within 24 hours. Please check out our other listings for amazing estate items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003evintage Kuna Mola, Guna mola Panama, framed mola textile, reverse appliqué textile, San Blas mola, Panamanian folk art, marine mola, fish mola, framed folk textile, Latin American folk art\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RECLAMATION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45804870566025,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/2959\/1945\/files\/IMG_7058.jpg?v=1777097075","url":"https:\/\/reclamationfurnishings.myshopify.com\/products\/vintage-kuna-mola-textile-panama-marine-figural-design-framed-folk-art","provider":"RECLAMATION","version":"1.0","type":"link"}