The Panama Hat, an all-time classic accessory, this summer fashion hit!
With a history dating back to at least 4000 BC (and the modern form taking form after the appearance of Spanish conquistadors in Ecuador), these hat have a long and glorious history. The prehispanic cultures of Ecuador used the toquilla to make headwear for thousands of years before Spanish explorers made contact and got local artisans to produce hats in traditional European styles for them to wear while in the tropics.
In 1835, an entreupenuer named Manuel Alfaro settled in Montecristi and opened his hat weaving business. Shortly after, he started to export to Panama before setting up shops there. After this, these hats became known as Panama Hats because Panama was the most important commercial centre for the trade of the hats (and many other items), despite most of them being made in Ecuador.
This summer Panama hat is the absolute fashion accessory. Look who’s wearing Panama hats
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