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Vintage Mola cloth handmade by the Guna (previously spelled Kuna) people of the San Blas Islands. Mola is a reverse appliqué technique, similar to the technique used in quilting but using multiple layers of different-colored cloth that are first sewn together before a design is created by cutting away different layers. These cloths are traditionally made in pairs to be worn on the front and back of women's blouses. This Mola features two scorpions, one small and one large.
Scorpions Guna Mola Cloth - 1' x 1'4
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Vintage Mola cloth handmade by the Guna (previously spelled Kuna) people of the San Blas Islands. Mola is a reverse appliqué technique, similar to the technique used in quilting but using multiple layers of different-colored cloth that are first sewn together before a design is created by cutting away different layers. These cloths are traditionally made in pairs to be worn on the front and back of women's blouses. This Mola features a strange face.
Strange Face Guna Mola Cloth - 1' x 1'6
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Vintage Mola cloth handmade by the Guna (previously spelled Kuna) people of the San Blas Islands. Mola is a reverse appliqué technique, similar to the technique used in quilting but using multiple layers of different-colored cloth that are first sewn together before a design is created by cutting away different layers. These cloths are traditionally made in pairs tThis Mola features the Panamanian coat of arms with the words
Coat of Arms Guna Mola Cloth - 1' x 1'2
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Vintage Mola cloth handmade by the Guna (previously spelled Kuna) people of the San Blas Islands. Mola is a reverse appliqué technique, similar to the technique used in quilting but using multiple layers of different-colored cloth that are first sewn together before a design is created by cutting away different layers. These cloths are traditionally made in pairs to be worn on the front and back of women's blouses. This Mola mentions Escuela Acuatupu and features two Panamanian flags.
Flags Guna Mola Cloth - 11" x 1'3
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Vintage Mola cloth handmade by the Guna (previously spelled Kuna) people of the San Blas Islands. Mola is a reverse appliqué technique, similar to the technique used in quilting but using multiple layers of different-colored cloth that are first sewn together before a design is created by cutting away different layers. These cloths Mola features a map of Panama with the countries first president celebrates the nation's 100 year birthday.
Centenial Guna Mola Cloth - 1'1 x 1'3
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mola, guna people, panama, escuela caledonia centennial
Centennial Guna Mola Cloth - 11" x 1'3
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Vintage Mola cloth handmade by the Guna (previously spelled Kuna) people of the San Blas Islands. Mola is a reverse appliqué technique, similar to the technique used in quilting but using multiple layers of different-colored cloth that are first sewn together before a design is created by cutting away different layers. These cloths are traditionally made in pairs to be worn on the front and back of women's blouses. This Mola features the crucifixion of Jesus. The fabric is in very good condition. 
Crucifixion Guna Mola Cloth - 1'1 x 1'4
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Vintage Mola cloth handmade by the Guna (previously spelled Kuna) people of the San Blas Islands. Mola is a reverse appliqué technique, similar to the technique used in quilting but using multiple layers of different-colored cloth that are first sewn together before a design is created by cutting away different layers. These cloths are traditionally made in pairs to be worn on the front and back of women's blouses. This Mola features four fish and what are likely sea plants on a yellow ground.
Yellow Fish Guna Mola Cloth - 1' x 1'3
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Fachralo Kazak bold contrasting color and open space to striking effect. Primary tones of red, yellow and blue and enhanced with the addition of turquoise and ivory. A simple pattern of rosettes and pinwheels evokes an abstract depiction of bees and flowers. Bees in the Caucasus can symbolize those who collect the 'honey' of traditional wisdom and preserve it for further generations. Top quality dyes to meaty wool to create a balanced and elegant rendering which provokes an emotional response.
Powerful Antique Fachralo Kazak Rug - 3’7 x 4’7
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This Ghoirdes rug was woven in Western Anatolia during the 19th century. It features open and undulating sage mihrab with beautiful red and white flowers blossoming against a sky blue ground in it's stepped niche. Framed by a main border of simple yet sensational brown and white stripes. Beautifully drawn and perfectly balanced with a soft and calming palette of desirable tones. A rug which is both highly decorative and highly collectible at the same time.
19th Century Sage Ghoirdes Rug - 4’4 x 6’5
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This saddle blanket was woven in Tibet at the turn of the 20th century. This rugs are known as a Makden and were intended to be used under a horse saddle in Tibet. This piece has been rendered in a beautiful butterfly format. It features two mirror image halves with floral forms growing out of stylized rocks on a vibrant orange ground.
Orange Butterfly-Form Tibetan Saddle Blanket - 2’5 x 4’
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This saddle blanket was woven in Tibet at the turn of the 20th century. This rugs are known as a Makden and were intended to be used under a horse saddle in Tibet. This piece has been woven in two pieces and attached with cotton fabric. Two leather pieces have been woven in to attach the blanket to the animal. Each half features a mandala filled with four bats on an orange ground and a lively blue cloud motif where the halves interface.. The outer border features cloud-bands and auspicious symbols.
Orange & Blue Tibetan Saddle Blanket - 2’3 x 4’6
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Makden were intended to be used under a horse saddle in Tibet. Each half features a central lotus with mountains symbolic or the terrestrial and clouds symbolic of the celestial. Each side features one small stupa motif which represents the nature of reality or the Dharma. cloudbands which are seen either as shooting rain or rays of lights in all directions. This references the cloud of dharma which is the final stage of awakening. Tibetan saddle blanket
Cloudbands Tibetan Saddle Blanket - 2’4 x 4’1
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Farahan rug woven It features patterning that would usually be associated with Khamseh tribes further south but constructed in with all the hallmarks of Farahan weaving. full of dozens of birds and multiple vase motifs. Framed by a main border meandering rosettes and botehs on a magenta ground and finished with skirt borders commonly associated Khamseh and Qashqa'i nomads. There are multiple instances of the ancient symbol of the lion holding a sword in front the sun
Farahan Birds Rug - 4’5 x 6’3
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This rug was by Kurds during the first quarter of the 20th century. It features an abstracted and directional tree of life motif on a cerulean ground. Framed by a main border that alternated between rosettes and serrated leaves on the sides but is composed solely of rosettes on the top and bottom. 
Kurdish Tree of Life Rug - 3’2 x 4’11
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This Sultanabad was woven in the 21st century. It features the large scale pattern and pastel tones associated with classic Ziegler Sultanabads of the late 19th century. Masterfully made with high quality wool and natural dyes to perfectly replicate Ziegler splendor in contemporary times. A future collectible.
Pastel Sultanabad Rug - 6’6 x 9’7
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