1970s Guatemala Mola Mixed Textiles Artwork Framed Panels, Pair
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1970s Guatemala Mola Mixed Textiles Artwork Framed Panels, Pair
$1,695Asking Priceper set
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Offered is a stunning, pair of 1970s Guatemalan Mola textile panels framed. One features a fish and bird motif, the other is a fish and mammal motif. Each are framed in a thick black and gold frame, behind glass. Molas are handmade using a reverse appliqué technique. Several layers (usually two to seven) of different-colored cloth (usually cotton) are sewn together; the design is then formed by cutting away parts of each layer. The edges of the layers are then turned under and sewn down. Often, the stitches are nearly invisible. This is achieved by using a thread the same color as the layer being sewn, sewing blind stitches, and sewing tiny stitches. The finest molas have extremely fine stitching, made using tiny needles. The largest pattern is typically cut from the top layer, and progressively smaller patterns from each subsequent layer, thus revealing the colors beneath in successive layers. This basic scheme can be varied by cutting through multiple layers at once, hence varying the sequence of colors; some molas also incorporate patches of contrasting colors, included in the design at certain points to introduce additional variations of color.Details
- DimensionsHeight: 20 in. (50.8 cm)Width: 24.5 in. (62.23 cm)Depth: 1.25 in. (3.18 cm)
- Sold AsSet of 2
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacture1970s
- Condition
- Seller LocationRichmond, VA
- Reference Number1stDibs: LU239838325093
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