Molas- 3rd grade

Our A mola is a hand sewn design, usually an animal,made of layers of fabric using the appliqué technique. Molas are sewn on to a blouse and worn by the Kuna Indians of Panama. 

Today, Molas are sold as art pieces and vary in cost depending on the size and complexity of the design. My parents lived in Panama for a year and this is a mola they brought back for me:

Our 3rd grade Molas were made using layers of paper and marker.  

We discussed geometric shapes and the use of balance in an art piece.