We import hand-woven panama hats directly from Ecuador by a select group of artisans from two different villages in Ecuador. One is Montecristi in province of Manabi-Ecuador, and the other is in Cuenca-Ecuador, both are areas know for the finest straws and the most exquisite craftsmanship in the world.
From harvesting the raw plants (paja toquilla) to shaping the finished product, the supremely dedicated Master Weavers (Tejedores) employ the most exacting and laborious hand processes to weave[...]