Hats

For more than a century, Toquilla Straw Hats or Panama Hats have captivated important personalities and tourists around the world for their style and elegance.

"The Traditional weaving of the Ecuadorian toquilla straw hat" Declared "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO since 2012

The fine toquilla straw hats are made by hand in Ecuador. This accessory is gaining strength in the fashion world every day, but it is necessary to take certain care to keep your hat looking new.

The program of workshop schools, and offices homes have their appearance in Spain.  It is created under the command of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. This school does not depend on the education sector, but it is an alternative training for the people; it is a way to learn to weave Toquilla straw hats.

Did you know that toquilla straw hats, also erroneously called Panama hats, are all made in Ecuador, its real name is Montecristi hat, name attributed by the city where Montecristi-Manabí-Ecuador are woven.

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. 

The Montecristi hat is mistakenly known as Panama Hat. The hat is woven by Ecuadorian hands. Montecristi is the attractive center of these handmade hats. Weavers take between 1 to 6 months to weave a hat.

Check this interview and look what our last winner Siobhán Keogh did with the tagua beads she won in our last giveaway!

Since the first of October the straw hat has been exhibited in the MoMa (Museum of Modern Art in New York) museum. This is erroneously known as Panama Hat. Its true origin is from Ecuador.