Molas of the Kuna: A Central and South American Indigenous Textile Tradition

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English - November 18, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB
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In the second mini episode of the season, Isabella discusses molas made by the Kuna, an indigenous people in Panama and Colombia. Molas are reverse appliquéd textiles central to Kuna women's clothing and the region's tourist industry.

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