history of thepanama hat
An incredible story
The Panama Hat is famous throughout the world as a straw hat and quality made from the Carloduvica Palmata, scientific name of the toquilla straw. Many celebrities wear it both on the beaches and in prestigious ceremonies. Summer trend in the heads from Bratt Pitt and Diane Kruger.
The origin of its name lies in the construction of the Panama Canal between 1882 and 1914. During the long years of construction, the workers wore this Ecuadorian straw hat to protect themselves from the sun. Later they named this hat as Panama Hat
THE PANAMA HAT HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY UNESCO AS THE IMMATERIAL CULTURAL HERITAGE OF HUMANITY IN 2012
HOW A GENUINE PANAMA HAT IS MADE?
The hats are fully hand-woven by skilled artisans from Ecuador who perform this activity following the traditional methods of their ancestors. Then, the quality of the hats is verified to the highest standards by our company to ensure a reliable product.
It is essential that our clients understand why Panama Hats are so unique, recognized by UNESCO and difficult to find in the global market.
PANAMA HAT ELABORATION PROCESS
HOW TO RECOGNISE A GENUINE PANAMA HAT
The material used to create them is the only toquilla straw that grows exclusively on the coast of Ecuador. This straw is made from the braided leaves of the Carludovica Palmata plant and is cut when the moon enters its last quarter for maximum flexibility.
The thinner the fabric, the better the quality of the hat. The quality in Bravo Hats has been categorized from Standard to Fine
Keep in mind that some Panama Hat merchants sell hats with the name Panama Hat, but the truth is that most of those hats are manufactured in Colombia, Peru or China, where the material used to make hats are other types of low straws quality like Iraca, Tetera and Enea. These materials have a much lower quality and durability than our Toquilla straw.
THE BEST OPTION IN PANAMA HAT.
The fineness of the fabric is the most important factor when qualifying a Panama Hat and determining the price, but it is also very important to consider the quality of the fabric, the color of the straw, the conformation of the hat and, of course, the origin of the hat. If you want a higher quality option, please contact us for personalized attention.
If you are really looking to get the legendary, certified and authentic Panama Hat, the origin must be Ecuadorian and manufactured by Bravo Hats.
