1960's Mola Fabric deals from Panama

Handmade Mola fabric from Panama. Mola is the name for a ladies blouse, these panels are made, then sewn into the blouse. This panel was collected in the 1960's, and has markings around the edges where it appears to have been previously part of something else. This panel measures approximately 16 by 20 inches. This panel has a woman and 2 men? royalty? gods? very intricate. Attached to a board for framing.
Geometric molas are the most traditional, having developed from ancient body painting designs. Many hours of careful sewing are required to create a fine mola. The quality of a mola is determined by such factors as the number of layers, fineness of the stitching, evenness and width of cutouts, addition of details such as zigzag borders, lattice-work or embroidery, and general artistic merit of the design and color combination.
When Guna women tire of a particular blouse, they disassemble it and sell the molas to collectors. Since mola panels have been worn as part of the traditional dress of a Guna woman, they often show signs of wear such as fading and stitch marks along the edges of the panels. These "imperfections" indicate that the mola is authentic and not made solely to be sold to tourists. Please see photos as part of the description.

I look over and clean every item by hand. All of my items are vintage, and almost all have been used by other people at some point. The items I sell all have indications that they have been used or worn. I take as much care as possible to alert potential buyers as to any condition that is beyond used, such as chips, cracks, or tears. Sometimes I miss things, if that happens please let me know, and I will do everything I can to make it right.

Shipping: Please verify that your shipping address is correct, and that an item can in fact, be delivered to it. Some items are packed into large boxes as they are fragile, and cannot be delivered to a PO box. Thank you!

I cannot refund items lost or damaged by shipper. I pay for insurance on your items, and pack them deals as carefully as I can, and mark fragile all over the box. However, I will help you make a claim if it is necessary for you to do so. Since shipping is included in the price of your purchases, you should be able get a full refund from the shipping company.