Handmade Burlap Shoulder Tote Bag with Authentic Kuna Mola Design | Rustic Yute | Handcrafted by the Kuna People of Panama | Bird and Flower
Estimate delivery times:
3-6 days (United States).
12-26 days (International),
Return within 30 days of purchase. Duties & taxes are non-refundable.
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Size:
width: 9.5 inches (24 cm)
height: 13 inches (33 cm)
depth: 3.5 inch (9 cm)
1 Zipper Pocket Puch
The highlight of this bag is the authentic Kuna mola adorning the front. Molas are a traditional form of textile art created by indigenous Kuna artisans. Each mola is meticulously hand-stitched using layers of fabric to form intricate designs.
One of a kind! Only one available per design. No two bags are identical.
Mazes and Geometric Patterns: These intricate designs are believed to protect the wearer from evil spirits, serving as a spiritual safeguard.
Small shapes fill the spaces around the main motifs because the Kuna believe that empty spaces can attract negative energies.
Panama and parts of Colombia. Although it has its origin in body painting, after the European colonization molas were transferred to fabric using the reverse-appliqué technique.
Molas are hand-stitched using multiple layers of fabric - mostly cotton - A mola can take from two weeks to six months to make, depending on the complexity of the design.
