El Malecon-Panama City: "Molas direct from the Kuna Indians" Panama Shopping Tip by SenoraSusan

The Malecon is the walkway along the ocean. Local artist sell their wares. Beautiful works lined the ground. We had to wake these Kuna Indians to ask about some of their works.

What to buy: Look for the molas that are their own designs. Avoid the 'tourist 'designs such as animals that do not exist in Panama. Make sure the work was hand sewn not machined.

What to pay: A good piece of work about $20 US. I got lucky and found mine my last day in PC. 2 young Kuna women helped me go through a pile of molas until they found an original design by their tribe. SOLD for $8 US

Address: Waterfront Panama City
Theme: Local Craft