Arts and Crafts of Kuna Yala

The artistic women on the island of Achutupu are well known for the exceptional quality of their world renowned molas

The people visit this community usually on their first morning to witness the inhabitants’ traditional daily life and to see how the molas are made. The womens’ talents are not limited to the mola, additionally their creativity finds expression in the originality of bird and fish-bone necklaces and bracelets.

It is also obvious in the colourful daily dress which distinguishes the Kuna woman featuring the mola blouse, red and and gold head.

Scarves and in the patterns of intricately – beaded winies, leg and arm bracelets.

Both men and women in Achutupu display their prowess in the weaving of “hats” palm-straw and baskets.