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  How to value the price of a Montecristi Hat (Panama Hat)?

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  The quality of the hat is measured by “weave degrees”. The degree is the number of rows per linear inch. Fino Hat is grade 10-20, the Superfino or Extrafino Hat grade 20-30 and Supreme Hat grade 30 onwards. A supreme hat can take up to six arduous months of hard work by HAND. There are limited and therefore more expensive. Due to its high quality it can be sold for thousands of dollars a piece.

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  What is Tagua Jewelry? Learn what you can do with tagua beads

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  The Tagua is a unique plant that comes from the tropical and humid mountains of Ecuador, grows wild in forests called Taguales, is white, hard, heavy, smooth and opaque but shiny when polished; It is odorless and tasteless but not elastic or incorruptible like real ivory.

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  Palo Santo Essential Oils Bursera Graveolens, Uses and Benefits

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  Flu, allergies, asthma, migraine and bad mood: Apply a few drops on the chest at heart level, nose, sides of the head (temple) and the neck.

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  How to know if your straw hat is original and of quality?

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  Toquilla straw hats are synonymous with elegance and freshness, it is inevitable not to buy this craft to look good and stylish. Usually many travelers or people who are dedicated to tourism, choose to buy straw hats toquilla to be able to cover the sun and to have that appearance of adventurer.

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  True History of Montecristi Hat (Panama Hat)

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

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  Bursera Graveolens Palo Santo Incense, Uses and Benefits

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  Incense made without harming the Palo Santo tree. We only process wood that has been found to have died naturaly in the forest.

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  Carole and Benoit decided to know the origin of the tagua beads and travel to Ecuador

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  This day I discovered a different face of Montecristi which my daily routine do not allow me to see. Even though I pass every day through this county to go to my university.

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  5 Tips to take care of your straw hat Toquilla

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  The fine toquilla straw hats are made by hand in Ecuador. This accessory is gaining strength every day in the world of fashion, being used by young people and adults, by people from the countryside and the city.

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  School of art and craft "pile"

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  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.

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