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A Cuna Indian Folk Art “Mola” is the Cuna word for blouse ~MOLAS~ What are Molas Cuna Indians Map Island Pictures v. Extremely colorful and intricate fabric panels worn of the blouses of female Cuna Indians Place picture of student here. Pictures Websites: Mola Wall Shapes Space Balance Botanical Mola Design ~Technique: Reverse Appliqué~ v. Quality is determined by: v# of layers v. Fineness of stitching v. Evenness of width of cutouts v. Addition of details- complicated stitching and embroidery v Aesthetic qualities: how it looks, how appealing it is v. Color choices, layout, design v Stack fabric- cut through top layer- fold edges under & sew down Click Me Theone Karatassos

A Cuna Indian Folk Art “Mola” is the Cuna word for blouse ~MOLAS~ What are Molas Cuna Indians Map Island Pictures v Designs inspired by their traditional legends and culture Place picture of student here. Pictures Geometric Mola Websites: v. Important symbol of the Cuna culture- it’s a visual representation of their culture Mola Wall Shapes Space v. Molas inspired by ancient body painting designs v Most traditional subject: geometric molas, seen here v More impressive (stitching and layering) the more impressive the maker is- it’s a source of status v When tired of the mola the women take it off the blouse and sell it to collectors. v. Panamanian gov. tried to prevent the wearing of molas- Cuna Indians won! Balance Click Me Theone Karatassos

A Cuna Indian Folk Art “Mola” is the Cuna word for blouse ~Cuna Culture~ What are Molas v Population of around 47, 000 members Cuna Indians v. Located on the San Blas Islands off Panama on the Atlantic coast Map v Clothing: patterned cotton wrap skirt, red & yellow headscarf, and mola panel blouse, jewelry: arm & leg beaded bracelets, gold nose piercing, rings, and earrings Island Pictures v Live primitively as their ancestors Websites: Mola Wall Shapes Space Balance v Language: Cuna language, but Spanish & English are becoming widespread Click Me v. Men: gather food, firewood, make repairs, make clothing for their sons and themselves, weave baskets, carve utensils v. Women: prepare meals, get water, unload boats, sew female clothing (including molas), wash clothes, clean house Theone Karatassos

“Mola” is the Cuna word for blouse A Cuna Indian Folk Art ~San Blas Islands, Panama~ What are Molas Cuna Indians Map Island Pictures Websites: Mola Wall Shapes Space v 365 Islands make up the San Blas Islands Click Me Balance Theone Karatassos

“Mola” is the Cuna word for blouse A Cuna Indian Folk Art ~Island Images~ What are Molas Cuna Indians Map Island Pictures Websites: Mola Wall Shapes Space Balance Theone Karatassos

“Mola” is the Cuna word for blouse What are Molas Cuna Indians Map Island Pictures Websites: Mola Wall Shapes Space A Cuna Indian Folk Art ~Balance: Symmetrical & Asymmetrical~ v Balance is a principle of art that can be divided into 2 groups: v. Symmetrical & Asymmetrical v. If something is symmetrically balanced that means if you cut it in ½ both sides would be the same. v. If something is asymmetrically balanced that means if you cut it in ½ both sides are different but they still look balanced Click Balance Theone Karatassos

“Mola” is the Cuna word for blouse A Cuna Indian Folk Art ~Magnificent Molas~ What are Molas Cuna Indians Map Island Pictures Websites: Mola Wall Shapes Space Balance Theone Karatassos

A Cuna Indian Folk Art “Mola” is the Cuna word for blouse ~Mola Inspiration for You~ What are Molas Cuna Indians Website Molas from the Cuna Indians Website More Mola Madness Website Even More Mola Ideas- Cuna Indians ***** Map Island Pictures Websites: Mola Wall Shapes Space Balance Theone Karatassos

“Mola” is the Cuna word for blouse A Cuna Indian Folk Art ~Displayed Molas for Sale~ What are Molas Cuna Indians Map Island Pictures Websites: Mola Wall Shapes Space Balance Theone Karatassos

“Mola” is the Cuna word for blouse A Cuna Indian Folk Art ~More Molas~ What are Molas Cuna Indians Map Island Pictures Websites: Up: What will be the subject of your mola? Mola Wall Shapes Space Left: Check out the mola on her blouse. When she wants she will take it off & sew on a new one Balance Theone Karatassos

“Mola” is the Cuna word for blouse What are Molas A Cuna Indian Folk Art ~Shapes: Positive & Negative~ v Shape is an element of art that can be divided into 2 groups: v. Positive & Negative Cuna Indians Map Island Pictures v. If a shape is cut of a piece of paper that cut piece is a positive shape. Pictures Websites: Mola Wall Shapes Space Balance v. If a shape is cut of a piece of paper the shape left in the paper is the negative shape. Theone Karatassos

“Mola” is the Cuna word for blouse What are Molas Cuna Indians A Cuna Indian Folk Art ~Space: Positive & Negative~ v Space is an element of art that can be divided into 2 groups: v. Positive & Negative Space Map Island Pictures v. If a shape is drawn on a piece of paper that shape is an example of positive space. Pictures Websites: Mola Wall Shapes Space v. If a shape drawn on a piece of paper the area around the shape is the negative space. Balance Theone Karatassos

A Cuna Indian Folk Art “Mola” is the Cuna word for blouse What are Molas Cuna Indians Map Pictures Websites: Shapes v What are some ideas? v. Animals: Frog, bat, lizard, bird, turtle, lion head, monkey face, … v. Botanical: Flower, tree, leaf, mushroom, plant, … v. Insects: Butterfly, dragonfly, ladybug, bee… Island Pictures Mola Wall ~ Symmetrical Subjects~ Space v. Sea Life: Sting Rays, squid, sea turtle, … v. Shapes: hearts, circles, squares, triangles, ovals, … v. Circles: sun, mask v. If something is symmetrically balanced that means if you cut it in ½ both sides would be the same. Balance Theone Karatassos