Hats

The art of weaving and making handcrafts made of toquilla straw it is one of the activities with which several Ecuadorian families generate income.Toquilla Straw  is not only the raw material of hats, that will never go out of style, it has also become that of other items, including purses, earrings, even bracelets.

We can not deny that if we talk about styles of straw hats in the world of fashion, there are a number of varieties according to the personality, tastes and creativity of each person.

Summer is coming, the days outdoors, and you can always protect yourself from UV rays with a toquilla straw hat. At the same time, you can combine it with your fashion accessories such as tagua and shell jewelry. Using these accessories with your bathing suit or with your beachwear can give it a unique, amazing, and original style at the same time.

Portoviejo the capital of Manabí, the province where the finest straw shawl hats are woven in the world, is forming new artisans who are making grow and strengthen the tradition and the art of weaving straw hats.

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.