{"product_id":"rainbow-colors-optical-illusion-25-mola","title":"Rainbow Colors Optical Illusion 25 Mola","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Stitched Panama Mola – Latin American Textile Art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDMADE BY INDIGENOUS GUNA ARTISANS\u003cbr data-end=\"260\" data-start=\"257\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEach Mola offered by TraderBrock is hand-stitched by Guna (formerly Kuna) artisans of Panama, using techniques passed down through generations. As part of our fair-trade commitment, we offer a variety of sizes and one-of-a-kind designs—no two Molas are exactly alike, making each piece a unique expression of cultural heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"608\" data-start=\"589\"\u003eWHAT IS A MOLA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"611\" data-start=\"608\"\u003eA Mola is a handcrafted textile traditionally worn by Guna women as part of their cultural dress. Originating in Panama, Colombia, and across Central and South America, Molas are now celebrated as decorative and collectible art pieces. They can be framed, turned into pillow covers, used in quilting, or displayed as vibrant wall art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"984\" data-start=\"947\"\u003eTRADITIONAL TECHNIQUE \u0026amp; SYMBOLISM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"984\"\u003eMolas are made using a reverse appliqué technique, layering and cutting colorful fabrics to create intricate designs. Many depict geometric patterns inspired by ancestral body paintings, while others portray rainforest wildlife and scenes drawn from the natural world that surrounds Guna communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1334\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003eSUPPORTING ARTISAN COMMUNITIES SINCE 1991 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1337\" data-start=\"1334\"\u003eFor over three decades, TraderBrock has partnered directly with Guna, Embera, Wounaan, and Ngäbe artisans to bring their handcrafted work to global audiences. 100% of sales revenue is reinvested into Panama’s indigenous communities—supporting education, healthcare, land rights, tools, and sustainability for future generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePM3734T is the mate to this mola. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook closely and see the face in this mola. And you will see the number 25. It represents the year 1925. The year some mainland Panamanians traveled to the San Blas Islands to teach the Kunas how to dress, dance, ETC. They got run off with a stick. That led to the government of Panama extended special rights to the Kuna people. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1487\" data-start=\"1477\"\u003eWidth: 16\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1516\" data-start=\"1505\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1543\" data-start=\"1535\"\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e PM3735T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TraderBrock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53196507480364,"sku":"PM3735T","price":35.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/1956\/9196\/files\/HandmadePanamaMolaTextileTraderBrock-31_0542eba0-58f1-4e98-b10e-ab7410b39201.jpg?v=1778429871","url":"https:\/\/blacksyonelmusicllc.myshopify.com\/es\/products\/rainbow-colors-optical-illusion-25-mola","provider":"Black Syonel Music LLC Pro ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}