Vintage Framed Guna (Mola) Textile Panel - Hand-Stitches Reverse Appliqué Folk Art From Panama

This oversized vintage wall hanging features five authentic hand-stitched Guna (Kuna) mola textiles from Panama, beautifully mounted on natural burlap in a custom wood frame. Together, they create a dramatic vertical display measuring over 6½ feet tall.

Molas are created using the traditional reverse appliqué technique, where multiple layers of fabric are carefully cut and stitched by hand to reveal intricate patterns and imagery. Originally made as decorative panels for traditional Guna garments, they have become one of the most celebrated forms of Indigenous textile art.

What first caught my eye about this piece was the vibrant orange mola at its center. Most vintage molas feature deeper backgrounds such as burgundy, navy, or black, making this bright central panel an unexpected and beautiful focal point.

Whether displayed in an entryway, stairwell, hallway, or living space, this is the kind of piece that immediately draws attention while bringing warmth, color, and history into a home.

Details

• Authentic vintage Guna (Kuna) mola textiles
• Five individually hand-stitched textile panels
• Traditional reverse appliqué construction
• Mounted on natural burlap
• Wood frame
• Origin: Panama

Dimensions

80½" H × 24¾" W

Condition

Beautiful vintage condition with light wear consistent with age. Please review all photographs as part of the description.