Well it is a technique used in textiles where different types of fabric are layered together and pinned in place. Then with tailor's chalk a pattern is drawn on to create a line to sew around. Once the layers of fabric have been sewn together look at the pattern and using scissors cut out the fabric in one section. Once you have gotten to the layer / fabric you like stop cutting and do so with the rest of the pattern. This is also known as reverse applique.
Mola is part of the traditional dress of a Kuna woman. In their native language 'mola' means 'shirt' or 'clothing'. The technique originated from body paint that was painted on the bodies of the kuna woman in geometric patterns.
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