Author : Edith Crouch
Release : 2011
Genre : Art
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 458/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis The Mola by : Edith Crouch
Download or read book The Mola written by Edith Crouch. This book was released on 2011. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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-appliqud 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.