"layers of different colored cotton fabric are basted (temporarily stitched) together; a design is cut into the top layer; and the edges of the cuts are carefully folded under and sewn down, revealing the color of the layer beneath. Additional details are added by appliqué, in which pieces of fabric are sewn on top"
The Guna are known for this decorative technique on their textiles, which are closely tied with Guna culture and has gained distinction as folk art.
