mola

Meanings

• noun

  A traditional clothing worn by the Bantu people of Tanzania and South Africa, especially the Makonde and Mijikenda communities.

  - "The woman was wearing a beautiful mola dress."
  - "Mola is an important part of traditional African culture."

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Variants

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moola , moolah , moolahs , moolas

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Etymology

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From the Bantu language, possibly derived from the word 'mollo' meaning 'cloth' or 'fabric'.

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Trivia

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1. Mola fabric is often made by applying layers of wax to the fabric and then painting over it with dyes.

2. Mola art has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

3. Mola patterns are often inspired by nature, such as animals, plants, and geometric shapes.

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Related Concepts

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1. African textiles: Mola is a type of African textile that is known for its intricate patterns and vibrant colors. Other African textiles include kente cloth, batik, and adire.

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Culture

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Mola is a type of fabric painting that is popular among the Makonde and Mijikenda people of Tanzania and South Africa. It is often used to make colorful clothing, wall hangings, and other decorative items. Mola art is known for its intricate patterns and vibrant colors, and it is an important part of traditional African culture.

How to Memorize "mola"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a colorful African dress made of mola fabric. Imagine the intricate patterns and vibrant colors that make up the design.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mola' with the colors and patterns of African textiles. Remember that it is a type of fabric painting popular in Tanzania and South Africa.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'MOLA' stands for 'Makonde and Lushoto Art'. This will help you remember that mola is a type of African textile from the Makonde and Lushoto regions.

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