mola
Also spelled: molas
Definition
A Guna textile made from layers of cloth cut and hand-stitched in reverse appliqué, with geometric or figurative designs. Part of Guna women's dress and Panama's most internationally recognized craft.
Example
A well-made mola takes weeks of work.Una mola bien hecha lleva semanas de trabajo.
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