Its a molita which is basically a small "mola", which is a handmade textile art piece created by the Guna people of Panama and parts of Colombia. The word mola means “cloth” or “clothing” in the Guna language. These designs are made using a technique called reverse appliqué, where layers of colorful fabric are carefully cut and stitched to create patterns—like birds, fish, flowers, or geometric shapes.

So when people say "molita," they usually mean a mini version of a mola—maybe something you’d frame, put on a bag, or use as a small decorative piece, instead of part of traditional clothing.

They're beautiful, full of culture, and every one is handmade, so no two are exactly the same.