¡MIRA! Take a look at this gorgeous example of traditional, old school, "sergan" ancestral mola making! Called an "Ake Bandup" or "Hook" mola, named for a specific vine that grows in Kuna/Guna Indian territory.
Bold colors make it even more striking and truly make the traditional design elements stand out!
Simple, hand sewn chain-stitched embroidery adds color and texture to this gem of a hand-appliqued mola --
In the Dulegaya dialect, the word "sergan" refers to the ancestors. Michael Perrin speaks to that in his excellent book, "Magnificient Molas" on pg 97 and adds.. "Sergan molas indicate a respect for tradition". How true, how true!
These traditional molas are prized and becoming quite rare! Always a treat to find one.
Our "hook" mola above is particularly beautiful. Once worn by a Kuna Indian artist.. the gifted woman who made it.. in Guna Yala, San Blas Islands, Panama.
A treasure!
Happy to offer it to you here -- molamama.etsy.com
No comments:
Post a Comment