Another beautiful Mola in the making! First step to making Teysha Kuna Kicks

The first step of making our one-of-a-kind shoes is the intricate art form, mola, practiced by the Kuna women throughout their history. The Kuna’s eye for vibrant color, design and their mastery of the reverse applique technique is the central element of these Kicks. The fusion of the Kuna’s mola art form with artisan shoe-making makes for a unique expression of their cultural folklore regarding the universe, nature, and their community. The Colombian shoemakers use their 150 years of heritag