The two molas are usually two variations on a theme. Matched molas complement each other and should be displayed or used together for the greatest impact. Mola panels have many uses. They can be framed as art or made into pillows, place mats or wall hangings. Some people even make them into bedspreads or incorporate them into quilting projects.
Molas are very sturdy and well sewn.
They have already been washed many times and can be safely hand washed in warm water. The mola blouse is an important symbol of Kuna culture. The Kuna rebellion that led to the legal recognition of Kuna Yala as a semi-autonomous territory by the government of Panama was initiated when the government tried to prevent Kuna women from wearing their traditional mola costume.