Molas are more than just textile art; they are a living form of storytelling. Historically, they began as body paintings, which were later adapted to fabric following Spanish colonization and increased access to cloth. Over time, Molas became an integral part of traditional Guna dress, worn as front and back panels on blouses. The imagery found in Molas often draws from Guna cosmology, political resistance, and personal or collective memory. Some are abstract, while others narrate myths, environmental observations, or responses to modernity. In this way, the Mola becomes not just a decorative element but a vessel for cultural survival—a wearable archive of Indigenous knowledge and perspective.