ISBN:
9780826357076
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (280 pages)
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
Parallel Title:
Print version Marks, Diana, 1954- author Molas
DDC:
305.897/83
Keywords:
Cuna Indians Clothing
;
Cuna Indians Ethnic identity
;
Molas
;
Molas
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
This book, based on original research, explores the origin of the mola in the early twentieth century, how it became part of the everyday dress of Kuna women, and its role in creating Kuna identity.
Abstract:
Front Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Notes on the Text -- Introduction: People, Place, and History -- Part One: Origin of the Mola -- 1: Explaining the Origin of the Mola Blouse -- 2: Creating Molas -- Part Two: Motivation to Sew Molas -- 3: The Mola as Worn: A Visual Assessment -- 4: Motivation: The Process of Mola Making -- 5: Motivation: The Benefits of Mola Making -- 6: Motivation: Creating and Maintaining the Kuna Nation -- Afterword -- Appendix A: Mola Sewing Terms and Techniques -- Appendix B: Characteristics of the Museum Reference Collection -- Notes -- References -- Index -- Back Cover.
Abstract:
Appendix B: Characteristics of the Museum Reference Collection -- Notes -- References -- Index -- Back Cover
Description / Table of Contents:
An explanation for the development of the Kuna Indian mola blouse -- Creating molas -- The mola as worn : a visual assessment -- Motivation : the process of mola making -- Motivation : the benefits of mola making -- Motivation : creating and maintaining the Kuna nation -- Appendix A. Mola sewing terms and techniques -- Appendix B. Reviewing one hundred years of mola development
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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