A Community’s Life, Told in Textiles
Panama’s Indigenous Guna people, forced to relocate by rising seas, keep tradition alive by crafting vibrant molas.
This article is adapted from AQ's special report on cybersecurity In the heart of Panama City’s historic Casco Viejo district lies a tiny museum dedicated to the history and cultural importance of the mola. This intricate and vibrant handmade textile is part of the Guna Yala woman’s traditional dress and dates back to the 19th century. Today, it is a tie that binds together their culture, history, language and economy, as the Guna Yala face a new trial—becoming one of the first native communities in Latin America to be forced to relocate due to climate change. The Guna Yala...
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