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Traditional Kuna Molas Explained

Molas are a traditional textile art from Panama made by the Kuna people and worn as part of their shirts. They are made with bright colors, patterns, and symbols often depicting animals. The Kuna people have maintained their cultural heritage through molas despite European settlers trying to change their way of life. Molas serve as a symbol of Kuna culture and a way for them to express their cultural identity.

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Traditional Kuna Molas Explained

Molas are a traditional textile art from Panama made by the Kuna people and worn as part of their shirts. They are made with bright colors, patterns, and symbols often depicting animals. The Kuna people have maintained their cultural heritage through molas despite European settlers trying to change their way of life. Molas serve as a symbol of Kuna culture and a way for them to express their cultural identity.

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Molas

- Traditional TEXTILE art


from Panama
- Made by Kuna people
- Made to be worn as part
of a shirt

What makes a mola?


Bright Colors
Pattern
Symbol
Animals

Mola Tradition
The Kuna people
have kept their
heritage through
molas.

When European
Settlers came to
Panama, they tried to
change the Kuna way
of life.

Why wear a mola?


Molas are a way that the Kuna people
EXPRESS their cultural heritage.
Molas have become a world wide symbol of
Kuna culture.

What is your PERSONAL SYMBOL?


A symbol is an image that represents an object,
a person, or an idea!
Can you think of an image that represents you?

Video Demo!

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