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The Legendary Hat
Since 1630 Panama Hats are handwoven in Ecuador. Made of the fibres from the Toquilla Palm, called Palmata Carludovica. In 1906 Theodore Roosevelt wore one of those hats while visiting the constructions of the Panama Canal.
His picture traveled around the world and since then the Ecuadorian Hats have been called Panama Hats.
The Panama Hat has coverd many famous heads, for example those of Ernest Hemmingway, Winston Churchill, Harry Truman, Paul Newman and Alberto Santos Dumont.
Panama Hats are flexible and can be rolled or folded into a suitcase. You find Panama Hats in many different styles, for men, women and children, used all around the globe.
Experience the legend of the original Panama!
Delivery: ex Europe: worldwide, fast and convenient to any place ex Ecuador: worldwide fob Guayaquil
Prices to be confirmed according to quantities
Elaboration
The "Palm Tree Shawl", grows in plantations of the coast of Ecuador, which are only accessible by horse or donkey.
Preparation Sheets
First divide the leaves into fine fibers, with the help of a metal stylus
Cooking
Then, these fibers are boiled in water durente 20 to 30 minutes and hang them to dry in an upright position, having to shake regularly to prevent sticking together.
You can only knit during the early hours of the morning because of moisture at the time of day.
A wooden mold is necessary for the production of hats.
During the weaving process, the fibers must be carefully moistened constantly to prevent breakage.
A weaver, depending on the quality of hat you want to achieve, required for the finish of several days or several months.
You can only knit during the early hours of the morning because of moisture at the time of day.
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