Colombian Vibrant Guna "mola" textile panel featuring a central caduceus symbol flanked by two-winged figures and two elephant-like animals, all rendered in intricate reverse-appliqué with bold primary colors and geometric background patterns.

Overall Size: 14 1/2 x 14 1/2 in.
Sight Size: 12 x 17 in.

The Guna mola is a vibrant textile art form created by the Indigenous Guna people, primarily along the Caribbean coasts of Panama and Colombia. Traditionally made as panels for women’s blouses, molas are crafted using a reverse appliqué technique in which multiple layers of brightly colored cloth are cut and stitched to reveal intricate patterns beneath. Designs range from geometric motifs rooted in ancestral body painting to representations of animals, plants, and contemporary imagery, reflecting both cultural heritage and adaptation to outside influences. Beyond their function as clothing, molas are an important expression of Guna identity, storytelling, and craftsmanship, and they have become widely appreciated as collectible textile art around the world.

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