{"product_id":"90s-handmade-reverse-applique-guna-mola-blouse","title":"90's Handmade Reverse Appliqué Guna Mola Blouse","description":"\u003cp\u003eMolas are handmade textiles, using a reverse appliqué technique, they are part of the traditional costume of the women of the indigenous people of Guna Yala, off Panama \u0026amp; Colombia -a matriarchal society! These molas are made from cotton scraps of fabric \u0026amp; depict a synthesis of their traditional culture, along w\/influences from the last ~100 years. The designs were developed from ancient body paintings, which the women used to decorate their upper bodies. These molas may take anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months to create \u0026amp; are usually created for a special occasion, and then worn once or twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this example, we have a central female character, surrounded by other villagers\/family. In the 4 corners, surrounding the outer walls, are 4 dog or cat-like creatures. The colorful narrow slats that cover the negative space symbolize the beams of sun that come through the bamboo huts of the Guna.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe panel on the back is a perfect twin to the front panel, but w\/colors reversed. The sleeves \u0026amp; upper body or yoke of blouse consist of a synthetic fabric w\/busy, Pucci-esque print. This fabric dates the blouse to the late 80's to 90's, although the mola panels may be much older. Small metal zipper closure at the front neck \u0026amp; fanciful brocade trim w\/metallic gold touches, at cuffs \u0026amp; chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- 12 inches across from shoulder to shoulder\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- 15 inch sleeve length\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- 9.5 inches around cuffs (with 1 inch extra seam allowance)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- 32 inch bust\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- 20 inches total length from shoulder to hem\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"miss-masters-closet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41686269821081,"sku":"7NQMNG","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/90-s-handmade-reverse-applique-guna-mola-blouse-by-handmade-product-image__ArywH4.png?v=1641495328","url":"https:\/\/shopthrilling.mom\/products\/90s-handmade-reverse-applique-guna-mola-blouse","provider":"THRILLING","version":"1.0","type":"link"}