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Ethically Sourced Palo Santo: the 30+2 rule that defines the sacred wood
Ethically Sourced Palo Santo: the 30+2 rule that defines the sacred wood
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Authenticity takes time. At EcuadorianHands, we don’t just harvest wood; we honor a natural legacy. Learn about the...

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EcoPlayas: We are united by the awareness we cultivate
EcoPlayas: We are united by the awareness we cultivate
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For years, we've been transforming the relationship between coastal communities and the sea, with concrete results:...

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The scent that takes me back home: Manabí, my childhood, and Palo Santo
The scent that takes me back home: Manabí, my childhood, and Palo Santo
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Discover how the aroma of Palo Santo evokes the deepest childhood memories of Manabí: the wood-fired oven,...

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Composition and Tree Structure of a Dry Forest Fragment in the Ecuadorian Coast
Composition and Tree Structure of a Dry Forest Fragment in the Ecuadorian Coast
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EcuadorianHands promotes research and conservation of the tropical dry forest, home to the Palo Santo tree. Learn how...

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Monitoring, data collection in the dry forest Los Bajos del Pechiche using the DRYFLOR methodology
Monitoring, data collection in the dry forest Los Bajos del Pechiche using the DRYFLOR methodology
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EcuadorianHands is a company that works in a sustainable and responsible way with the environment. We have been...

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Fashion

Explore the history and process behind Ecuador's most iconic accessories. In this section, we delve into the origins of tagua, the vegetable ivory that protects endangered species, and the weaving of toquilla straw hats (Panama), an art form declared a World Heritage Site.

Here you'll find articles on artisanal techniques, tips for caring for your natural fibers, and the connection between ethical fashion and the conservation of the dry forest. A space dedicated to understanding how tradition is transformed into contemporary pieces of timeless value.

  • Toquilla straw hat, part of the micro-trends of 2026
    Toquilla straw hat, part of the micro-trends of 2026
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    Trends in the world of fashion are constantly changing. And in all this, the new garment models are very influential, accessories even until the weather influences this change.

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  • Characteristics of Panama Hat “Pork Pie”
    Characteristics of Panama Hat “Pork Pie”
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    Panama hats have several models, each with its name and its main characteristics that distinguish each other. These fashion hats can be for all tastes: youthful, formal, sports and classic.

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  • How do I choose a hat that fits my face and clothing?
    How do I choose a hat that fits my face and clothing?
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    Toquilla straw hat, also known as Panama Hat, have become very popular among young people and adults.  If you have a Panama hat and you do not know how to combine it or you want to buy one, but you do not know which one is the right one, you have arrived at the right place. 

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  • Celebrities wearing toquilla straw hat
    Celebrities wearing toquilla straw hat
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    The toquilla straw hat has become the accessory that never goes out of style. Its use is since several years ago. He has obtained great renown in the world of art and fashion.

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  • Roosevelt, wore proudly a panama hats
    Roosevelt, wore proudly a panama hats
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    So Theodore Roosevelt meets for first time the toquilla straw hats. On that occasion he was photographed wearing one and this image appeared in the New York Times, which gave these accessories international fame, but their origin was initially confused and recived the popular name “Panama Hat“, after the place in which they were sold, although its origin was actually Ecuadorian.

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  • The toquilla straw hat in trend 2026
    The toquilla straw hat in trend 2026
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    The toquilla straw hat never goes out of style, rather it adapts to the constant trends that appear year after year to renew our wardrobe. 

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  • Panama Hats in Fall: Street Style's Best Kept Secret
    Panama Hats in Fall: Street Style's Best Kept Secret
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    We must stop thinking and believe the myth that toquilla straw hats are only an accessory to wear in the summer season or hot climates.

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  • Panama Hat, a true ecuadorian icon
    Panama Hat, a true ecuadorian icon
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    The Panama Hat weaving is an ancient knowledge passed from generation to generation. It’s a tradition that continues today bringing entire families. Moreover, it represents a lifestyle that creates a sense of identity and social cohesion reference for both the craftsmen who manufacture the hats and the people of Manabi.

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