Mornag – Centre Cívic Guinardó

From November 3 to December 27

the project Mornagthrough a visual reinterpretation of the chants, recounts the stories of several women who achieved transmit the designs and techniques of the Mornag, an art form textile and traditional clothing made by village women Gunadule This traditional textile art has been an integral part of the Gunadule communities for hundreds of years. Throughout generations, the techniques of making Mornag have been passed down from mother to daughter, dedicated to preserving and maintaining long live this art

The Mornag stands out not only for the skill involved in its making, but also for the deep cultural meaning and community it embodies. According to the Guna worldview, it was the same creator of the universe, Bab Dummad, who gave to the people Build this knowledge. Then a woman named Nanaologwadule would make the first Mornag using cotton plants and different elements of the earth. This project seeks to rescue and value this tradition, inviting a deeper reflection on ancestral cultures and the relationship with their natural environment.

Ignacio Atkins is a Panamanian photographer with indigenous roots. His work explores human connections and visual experimentation, fusing modern and traditional techniques to create images that invite the viewer to discover new perspectives on the world.