The details for Herta in the Crafts Council Craft Directory are that she takes her inspiration from drawings of objects in nature and on travel. Herta interprets using layered applique (mola work) and uses layered threads and embroidery, 100% cotton-poplin, thai-silk, handmade paper, embroidery threads, fabric paints and dyes.
Herta is an expert on Kuna textiles and has travelled widely in the area, collecting samples of the embroidery on their molas. The main study in my contextual studies workbook has been on molas.
References
Course Guide: Page 46
Indigenous Art from Panama: www.panart.com
Museum of Anthropology – Mola microsite: http://anthromuseum.missouri.edu/minigalleries/panamamolas/intro.shtml
VADS (online resource for visual arts): www.vads.ac.uk
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