Fair-Trade, Vegan-Friendly Mola Shoes Fuse Traditional Art With Contemporary Design

Published July 16, 2009 at 9:36 p.m.
Photo credit: The Aware NetworkThese hot tamale Mola shoes from Down Under-by-way-of-Colombia are not for the wilting wallflower or the fashion conformist. Ethically made by the indigenous Kuna Indians from reclaimed Mola textile art, the hand-tailored kicks feature reverse applique embroidery in psychedelic, retina-searing hues and acid-trippy designs inspired by tribal body tattoos. Each artfully rendered pair is one-of-a-kind, vegan friendly, and a masterful fusion of ancient and modern techniques. And these conversation-starters come with a helluva


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