After resting just a little bit - the “local women” arrived in their dug out canoe to sell their wares - these women for many decades have sewn “molah’s” - beautiful; no exquisite fabric art - the most intricate tiny little stitches - many layers of fabric and most likely hundreds of hours of work - they came on board for us to look and see - of course shopping on the boat is delightful! Way to many choices and this is just the first stop in the islands …
After being in the islands for seven days we are becoming experts in “molah” and bead shopping…. Trying to support the women at all the different cays - I am trying to do my best at encouraging them - their native language is Kuna - some speak a little Spanish - so the game of charades works well - a lot of smiles and hugs go a long way.
Shopping in such a diverse setting - aren't they beautiful?
In Coco Bandero Cays - I was “beaded” - look at her hands - gentle loving touch …my ankle is adorned!!
notice the bead work on her ankles - all the way to her knees...
I can’t wait to show and display their beautiful artwork - they are a proud group of ladies … it is obvious that they work hard for their daily needs and when they see a boat approaching their little bays, they start paddling over before we set the anchor. We greet them at the stern, welcome them and then they start displaying their work - one after another - it is over stimulating for us - a colorful array … so much so that our eyes were “crossed”!
This note is over an eight day period - because everyday was a shopping day! I am writing this on “Friday” after Thanksgiving! Just like shopping at Macy’s the day after Thanksgiving!
Ok .. well not quite - no crowds ! :)
Very famous Molah maker - Lisa - makes herself at home sharing her artwork!
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