spring | summer 2016
INTRODUCTION Mola Sasa is a collaboration between designers Yasmin Sabet and Ines Sainz, and the Kuna indigenous communities of Colombia and Panama. Sabet who is of Colombian-Egyptian origin began as an architect and furniture designer while Sainz, of Spanish origin, has a background in jewelry design. Both culturally and aesthically rich, each Mola draws from symbols of the Kuna’s beliefs and traditions. Some tell a story and depict animals, people or situations, and others are abstract designs. As they are handmade, no bag will ever be exactly the same; each fabric is individually hand crafted by a Kuna woman. We treasure their imperfections as they give your bag its unique quality.
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MOLA SEWN ON SHIRT
tradition Molas are traditional apparel fabrics made by the Kuna women. Different fabrics are intricately cut into shapes and then layered to create vibrant geometric or figurative designs. The more layers in a design, the more fine the Mola.
YUTE FIBER
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what’s inside? Each Mola Sasa bag is lined with a natural yute fiber interior.
SPRING | SUMMER 2016 COLLECTION The 2016 Spring Summer Collection brings to life the art of Molas. Each fabric has been delicately hand crafted. Vibrant patterns and colors combine to create new and exciting bags that are original and sophisticated. A statement in themselves, they are a definitive piece for the season.
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ua clutch MATERIALS Cotton, Yute Fiber
COLORS Dark Blue, White, Sand, Mustard
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shape: Large Baguette Width: 33 cm - 13 in Height: 13 cm - 5.25 in
PRODUCT NUMBER MS-SS-16-01
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gaya clutch MATERIALS Cotton, Yute Fiber
COLORS Dark Blue, White, Mustard, Burgundy
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shape: Medium Rectangular Width: 26 cm - 10.25 in Height: 18 cm - 7 in
PRODUCT NUMBER MS-SS-16-02
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nabba clutch MATERIALS Cotton, Yute Fiber
COLORS Light Blue, Dark Blue, Mustard
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shape: Medium Rectangular Width: 28 cm - 11 in Height: 19 cm - 7.5 in
PRODUCT NUMBER MS-SS-16-03
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deimar clutch MATERIALS Cotton, Yute Fiber
COLORS Dark Blue, Black, White, Stone Blue
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shape: Medium Rectangular Width: 26 cm - 10.25 in Height: 16 cm - 6.25 in
PRODUCT NUMBER MS-SS-16-04
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kukwei clutch MATERIALS Cotton, Yute Fiber
COLORS White, Burgundy, Mustard, Light Blue
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shape: Large Baguette Width: 30 cm - 11.75 in Height: 14 cm - 5.5 in
PRODUCT NUMBER MS-SS-16-05
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dinit clutch MATERIALS Cotton, Yute Fiber
COLORS White, Red, Burgundy, Stone Blue, Light Blue
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shape: Large Rectangular Width: 30 cm - 11.75 in Height: 20 cm - 7.75 in
PRODUCT NUMBER MS-SS-16-06
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marganai clutch MATERIALS Cotton, Yute Fiber
COLORS Burgundy, White, Green, Stone Blue, Dark Blue
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shape: Medium Rectangular Width: 29 cm - 11.5 in Height: 18 cm - 7 in
PRODUCT NUMBER MS-SS-16-07
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nali clutch MATERIALS Cotton, Yute Fiber
COLORS Burgundy, Beige, Khaki, Sand
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shape: Large Baguette Width: 34 cm - 13.25 in Height: 15 cm - 6 in
PRODUCT NUMBER MS-SS-16-08
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guage clutch MATERIALS Cotton, Yute Fiber
COLORS Black, Red, Dark Blue
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shape: Petite Rectangular Width: 24 cm - 9.5 in Height: 14 cm - 5.5 in
PRODUCT NUMBER MS-SS-16-09
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siagua clutch MATERIALS Cotton, Yute Fiber
COLORS Black, Burgundy, White, Stone Blue
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shape: Medium Rectangular Width: 27 cm - 10.5 in Height: 17 cm - 6.75 in
PRODUCT NUMBER MS-SS-16-10
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nisqua clutch MATERIALS Cotton, Yute Fiber
COLORS Burgundy, Dark Blue, Red, Denim, Mustard
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shape: Medium Rectangular Width: 27 cm - 10.5 in Height: 17 cm - 6.75 in
PRODUCT NUMBER MS-SS-16-11
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walikkwa clutch MATERIALS Cotton, Yute Fiber
COLORS Red, White, Blue, Stone Blue
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shape: Medium Rectangular Width: 25 cm - 9.75 in Height: 18 cm - 7 in
PRODUCT NUMBER MS-SS-16-12
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tule clutch MATERIALS Cotton, Yute Fiber
COLORS Burgundy, Pale Blue, Dark Blue, Mustard, Light Blue
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shape: Small Rectangular Width: 29 cm - 11.5 in Height: 16 cm - 6.25 in
PRODUCT NUMBER MS-SS-16-13
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kwento clutch MATERIALS Cotton, Yute Fiber
COLORS Hot Pink, Black, Orange, Burgundy, White, Blue, Mustard, Dark Blue
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shape: Medium Rectangular Width: 27 cm - 10.5 in Height: 18 cm - 7 in
PRODUCT NUMBER MS-SS-16-14
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purpa clutch MATERIALS Cotton, Yute Fiber
COLORS Burgundy, Apricot, Light Blue, White, Denim, Mustard
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shape: Small Baguette Width: 30 cm - 11.75 in Height: 13 cm - 5 in
PRODUCT NUMBER MS-SS-16-15
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datoibei clutch MATERIALS Cotton, Yute Fiber
COLORS Green, Ochre, Black, White, Dark Blue
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shape: Medium Rectangular Width: 27 cm - 10.5 in Height: 19 cm - 7.5 in
PRODUCT NUMBER MS-SS-16-16
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diguarr clutch MATERIALS Cotton, Yute Fiber
COLORS Burgundy, Yellow, Green, Khaki, Dark Blue
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shape: Small Baguette Width: 30 cm - 11.75 in Height: 13 cm - 5 in
PRODUCT NUMBER MS-SS-16-17
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alei clutch MATERIALS Cotton, Yute Fiber
COLORS Red, Scarlet, Orange, Mustard, Denim
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shape: Small Baguette Width: 30 cm - 11.75 in Height: 12 cm - 4.75 in
PRODUCT NUMBER MS-SS-16-18
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dumat clutch MATERIALS Cotton, Yute Fiber
COLORS Light Blue, Aqua, Blue, Burgundy, Mustard
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shape: Medium Rectangular Width: 27 cm - 10.5 in Height: 17 cm - 6.75 in
PRODUCT NUMBER MS-SS-16-19
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mimmi clutch MATERIALS Cotton, Yute Fiber
COLORS White, Off-white, Dark Blue
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shape: Small Baguette Width: 25 cm - 10.25 in Height: 13 cm - 6.25 in
PRODUCT NUMBER MS-SS-16-20
Mola fabrics are hand-sewn in the Northern region of Colombia and Panama. Mola Sasa collections are designed and curated by Yasmin Sabet. Photo credits: Jahir Lozano & Arturo Aparicio. www.molasasa.com contact@molasas.com Bogota +57 1 3175019 New York City +1 718-419-4594
alto cayman, colombia Our bags are hand-crafted using the finest Molas sourced from a cooperative of 60 women located in the Alto Cayman province in the northern borders of Colombia and Panama. Each fabric is the particular design of the artisan woman who carefully works on it. The Women use the Molas to decorate their shirts. They place one in front and one in the back of the shirt, usually matching. They are an art in itself; each Mola is a representation of the Kuna culture, their beliefs and traditions. Some tell a story and depict animals, people or situations, and others are abstract designs. Each bag helps support, preserve and encourage Colombian artisanal traditions.
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