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This Cuna Indian from the San Blas Islands off the coast of Panama is selling molas. They make them to wear; layers of cloth created by reverse applique. When they found that they were marketable, they started making them to sell. The bands on her legs and wrists are beaded work, and now they sell them also. The women in the Cuna Society are the controllers and rulers. Hope that you enjoy!
49 Comments
Cibeles Jolivette Gonzalez 13 Jan 2010
Beautiful photo, I just love her rustic wares. Such skill, such designs! My parents went to Panama in 1973. For many of the indigenous people things do not change over time, and they still focus on the same traditional skills and way of life. A great photo, it would be wonderful for a geography book.Caballero Salguero 15 Oct 2009
Simpatic Indian Panameña.Stunning Photograph. Muchs details, all true.Beautiful. Hugs. JoséShakeh Sarookhanian 04 Oct 2009
Lovely ,beautiful and live pictue!Lucia Stewart 27 Aug 2009
Excellent shot and I adore those fabric's, those details and designs are awesome aren't they...angela sullivan 08 Aug 2009
I love this one.gregory gallo 30 Jun 2009
wonderful, its so great to experience the different cultures in the world, great shot sharon!Melanie Lamprill 13 Jun 2009
this is really good shot, thankyou so much for the info, its always interesting to understand how people live in other countries that are so far removed on how we live in western society. Its especially uplifting to read about such strong women.JENNIFER KESSELL 21 May 2009
What a great shot . Thanks for sharing . ~ jennifer kessellJulie Mayser 16 May 2009
Fascinating photo and very interesting story that accompanies it!Jan van Baarle 13 May 2009
Nice shotTeresa Blanton 09 May 2009
great shotgeoff cooper 09 May 2009
great colourful picture.Alberto D'Assumpcao 08 May 2009
Splendid shot, Sharon!!! Love that works: they are so wonderful!!!Reynaldo Villarreal 08 May 2009
Very lovely shot SharonKovács János 07 May 2009
GREAT!!! :))Nira Dabush 07 May 2009
Delightful photo, Sharon.. wonderful portrait and wonderful work of textiles... just love this. Thanks for sharingmel taylor 07 May 2009
Great shot, Sharon!!! Is she taller than you??? smile.. MelDelfina Mendonça 07 May 2009
Beautiful capture, SharonFrank Maguire 07 May 2009
Nice shot Sharon.Gabrielle Stahlie 07 May 2009
Amazing work Cunawork, bold colours and forms. It is very nice to see this photo of a Cuna Indian woman, who is proud of her work.kelvin Hughes 07 May 2009
most excellent well doneJohn Cappello 06 May 2009
Sensational. The Ultimate photo ,fascinating,absolutely engrossing & more extraordinary So colorful and well rendered characters. Proving beyond a shadow of a doubt what brilliant artist Sharon is!!Howard Brink 06 May 2009
SHARON THIS WONDERFUL!!!!Dan Perrone 06 May 2009
Nice photo Sharon, Thanks for the historical embellishment on the subject matter. I personally think it's interesting learning about other cultures. And, what a sweet, pleasant face on the lady. I'm envious,I wish I were well off enough to be a world traveller.Brian Simons 06 May 2009
what a sweet picture Sharon, would make a great painting? BrianMarika Antal 06 May 2009
Thanks for sharing Sharon,Brilliant shot.Johnnie Jumper III 06 May 2009
Oh Sharon, You have done it again. Brilliant!!Warren Ballard 06 May 2009
Very nice shot Sharon!BILL NAGY 06 May 2009
Very nicely done and interesting narrative. BILL NAGYJanet Marston 06 May 2009
nice image - thank you for sharingRobin Foss 06 May 2009
Great shot.Shelley Walden 06 May 2009
Spectaculare Capture that says it all!James Carney 06 May 2009
Nice photo.Brenda Loveless 06 May 2009
so much beauty...I would have such trouble choosing just one mola!!jamie winter 06 May 2009
wonderful life to this photo Sharon. great story about it.lillianhibiscus 06 May 2009
What beautiful work they do! Such a nice picture!Ai Shan 06 May 2009
Lovely and beautiful photo, dear Sharon!Sigridur Bachmann 06 May 2009
Very stunning photo and interesting ! Very good work !Annette Labedzki 06 May 2009
Yes, Cuna Women Rule!!! I love her , fantastic! would make it my pic of the day but alas someone picked you already!..Women Rock!Miles Baker 06 May 2009
lovely photograph-surely the Women in any society are the controllers and rulers-they just like to fool the fellas that they are in charge! Miles XAqua1955 06 May 2009
Seeing this I probably understand the kind of coloruse in your art, wich must be feaded by cultures wich you have seenDavid Mask 06 May 2009
Cuanto questo? Did you buy it? What are those things on her ankles/legs? Functional or decorative or both? Thanks for all your comments.ruth sears 06 May 2009
I love those items made by the locals in different locations,some are absolutely amazing.great capture of this,what are the little bands of cloth on her legs?Susana Araujo 06 May 2009
Great photo! I love cuni artcraft. Thanks for sharing it.jerry carlin 06 May 2009
I always like the history with your photos, Sharon, thanks for this one.Stefani Wehner 06 May 2009
amazing photograph, Sharon!Regina Coeli deWinter 06 May 2009
What a great shot, Sharon - very pleasant-looking subject with beautiful wares.Maria Anna Machado 06 May 2009
Beautiful photo.Armando Salas 06 May 2009
Looks like the Cuna indian took her inspiration from one of your boxes :-)