Hand-Painted Panama Hats & Bags by Distinguished Greek Artists

Hand-painted Panama Hats & Bags by distinguished Greek artists Meet the designerS

Elegant, artistic, and quality craftsmanship - Ibo-Maraca is known for premium handcrafted Panama hats. The intricate hand paintings, the classic silhouette, the quality of a straw – everything is created with the individuality and lifestyles of those who are always looking to wear something unique in mind.

The name of the brand is an anagram of the Venezuelan city of Maracaibo, which is the birthplace of Effie Vakaki, one of Ibo-Maracas founders. Born in Venezuela and raised in Greece, and inspired by her exotic roots and the vibrant spirit of the Mediterranean, Effie set off to create a brand that combines classic with contemporary style. In 2014, Effie and her daughter Christina founded Ibo-Maraca and dedicated themselves to the creation of high quality hats.

The hats are handmade in Ecuador, home of Toquilla straw, which is the primary material used during the production process. Crafted meticulously and with a passion for detail, the hat weaving process can take up to 8 hours. Once woven, each piece is hand-painted by renowned Greek artists, who create unique illustrations. Our signature new hat shape is exclusively designed for Ibo-Maraca, one more unique feature of our brand. IBO MARACA

EFFIE & CHRISTINA This rare result is a combination of artists’ craftsmanship, along with Effie’s and VAKAKIS Christina’s inspiration, which has derived from travelling around the world, collecting beautiful images and memories. This collaboration is what makes an Ibo-Maraca hat a unique piece of art. Elegance and attention to detail are the brand’s essence. SPRING/summer 2017

the collection

spring 2017

“All of our senses are released through designs in cooperation with our famous Greek painters.”

Each new collection raises the expectation Nature is our source of inspiration, provi- of creativity: Every year starts with a blanc ding infinite combinations of colour and canvas, challenging us and our artists to go texture in perfect harmony, adding a touch forward creating something totally new, to of our own vision. surpass the previous one. This year’s collection features different The images, tastes and fragrances from our themes, expressing diverse approaches to travels are expressed into the designs for the life and style. hats and bags of every new collection. The Jackie O Collection is inspired by the Handmade is a conscious choice: It is to- legendary destinations of timeless style - tally unique, enclosing the higher values Capri, Sardinia, Portofino, The Hamptons. of individuality: no handmade item can The hat is a signature piece, exclusively Moodboard be replicated, carrying the quality and designed and custom-made for Ibo Maraca. inspired by nature the energy of the hand that created it. All Achieve the total city look only by choosing and local culture hats combine arts and crafts: Once woven, the right accessories and the power of your each piece is hand-painted by Greek artists personality. and finished in unique detail, employing The Boho Chic Collection expresses the ener- traditional crafts such as weaving, embroi- gy of the wild heart, the fierce individuality Nature offers the richest inspiration for the eye of the artist. An infinity dery and hadranger, depending on its of personal choice and unique combinations. of colours, shapes and textures, ever changing, ever evolving in perfect artwork. It is finally embellished with The Classic Collection features our carry- harmony. The eternal cycles of day and night, the change of the seasons, unique decorative elements: coins, beads, over favourite designs, sparked each by a resulting in the transformation of the light and the landscapes, stimulate shells, feathers, leather straws, horsehair touch of vibrance. the senses, creating new images to be transformed through the raw bands add the touch of individuality. Finally, the Beach Collection, is the essential materials. All items in the Ibo Maraca collection are addition to carefree moments, for a chic, Local culture integrates the elements of its unique landscape into art, handmade and hand-painted in Greece. stylish and unique look. craft and aesthetics. Our designs try to capture the essence of a local culture and express it in style. The selection of pure, natural raw materials, like straw and silk, along with the unique design inspired by nature, crafted by hand with care and love, is what makes each item in the Ibo Maraca collection precious.

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J A C K I E O ’ collection “I am a woman above everything else” Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

6 SPRING/summer 2017 JACKIE O’ COLLECTION

Style: C u r v e d C ro w n Color: IVORY straw Material: genuine Panama Hat from Ecuador - 100% handmade Toquilla straw Outside band: 100% Silk Scarf 80X70 wITH lizard PATTERN Lining: Fabric w/trademark red pom-pom and embroided logo sizes: Medium / large Brim: 8 cm

Gift box included

This exceptional style is the gem of this collection. A 100% silk scarf printed in the exclusive ibo maraca design. the pattern features leaves and lizards in a fantastic combination of vibrant colours, making this hat unique. The scarf is wrapped around the hat, which is painted in the back and under the brim part with the matching theme. The epitome of elegance.

MAHARAJA LIZARD 2017A01M/ 2017A01L

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Style: C u r v e d C ro w n Color: IVORY straw Material: genuine Panama Hat from Ecuador - 100% handmade Toquilla straw Outside band: 100% Silk Scarf 80X70 WITH SNAKE PATTERN Lining: Fabric w/trademark red pom-pom and embroided logo sizes: Medium / large Brim: 8 cm

Gift box included

In addition to the Maharaja lizard hat, this is one more prized creation: a 100% silk scarf printed in our exclusive design. this pattern features a combination of entwined snakes in vibrant rainbow colours. The scarf is wrapped around the hat, which is painted in the back and under the brim part with the matching theme. The epitome of elegance.

RAINBOW SNAKE 2017A02M/ 2017A02L

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Style: Curved Crown Color: Ivory straw Material: genuine Panama Hat from Ecuador - 100% handmade Toquilla straw Outside band: 3 cm Ivory Straw Edge brim band: Grosgrain BLACK color Lining: Fabric w/trademark red pom-pom and embroided logo sizes: Medium / large Brim: 8 cm

Gift box included

Our carry over pattern of the exotic hand-painted Panther. In this collection it is worked in minuscule detail like a jewel under the brim of the hat, with a painted detail on the outside back. This exclusive elegant shape creates an exceptional chic urban look.

PHARAOH’S GUARD 2016X01M/ 2016X01L

12 SPRING/summer 2017 JACKIE O’ COLLECTION

Style: Curved Crown Color: Ivory straw Material: genuine Panama Hat from Ecuador - 100% handmade tOquilla straw Outside band: 3 cm Ivory Straw Edge brim band: Grosgrain BLUE color Lining: Fabric w/trademark red pom-pom and embroided logo sizes: Medium / large Brim: 8 cm

Gift box included

OUT OF AFRICA 2016X04M/ 2016X04L The exclusive shape elegant hat carries this time the exotic croco- dile in green gold and blue shades under the brim and a detail on the back. An exotic individual creation for an exceptional elegant look.

14 SPRING/summer 2017 JACKIE O’ COLLECTION

Style: Curved Crown Color: Ivory straw Material: genuine Panama Hat from Ecuador - 100% handmade tOquilla straw Outside band: 3 cm Ivory Straw Edge brim band: Grosgrain BURGUNDY color Lining: Fabric w/trademark red pom-pom and embroided logo sizes: Medium / large Brim: 8 cm

Gift box included

INDIAN LEGEND 2016X03M/ 2016X03L A brilliantly coloured motif, inspired by the ancient legends of na- tive tribes, decorates the inside of this unique piece. The motif is transferred to the outer brim, finished with red gross-grain ribbon. Stylish ethnic at its best.

16 SPRING/summer 2017 JACKIE O’ COLLECTION

Style: Curved Crown Color: Ivory straw Material: genuine Panama Hat from Ecuador - 100% handmade tOquilla straw Outside band: 3 cm Ivory Straw Edge brim band: Grosgrain GREEN color Lining: Fabric w/trademark red pom-pom and embroided logo sizes: Medium / large Brim: 8 cm

Gift box included

EMERALD TURTLE 2016X02M/ 2016X02L The turtle, a symbol of good luck and longevity, decorates this signature hat, in hues of gold and emerald, reminding of the treasures of ancient civilisations. The motif is transferred to the outer brim, finished with green grosgrain ribbon. A truly original city look ac- cessory.

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Style: two colours in Curved Crown hat Color: Ivory crown and black brim Material: genuine Panama Hat from Ecuador - 100% handmade Toquilla straw Lining: Fabric w/trademark red pom-pom and embroided logo sizes: Medium / large Brim: 8,5-9 cm

Gift box included

The gift of nature, the beautiful wheats, a symbol of luck and abun- dance decorate the exclusive elegant shape hat. For a classy city look, enhanced with the individuality and elegance of this creation.

GOLDEN WHEATS 2017A04M/ 2017A04L

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Style: two colours in Curved Crown hat Color: Ivory crown And purple brim Material: genuine Panama Hat from Ecuador - 100% handmade Toquilla straw Lining: Fabric w/trademark red pom-pom and embroided logo sizes: Medium / large Brim: 8,5-9 cm

Gift box included

The perfect combination of art and colours appears in this exclusive elegant shape hand-painted hat. Reflecting perfectionism, the force of creativity and the passion for beauty this unique piece is made for the lovers of life and its beauty.

PURPLE PARADISE 2017A05M/ 2017A05L 22 SPRING/summer 2017

BOHO collection “She had the soul of a gypsy, the heart of a hippie, the spirit of a fairy” -Unknown

24 SPRING/summer 2017 BOHO CHIC COLLECTION

Style: Fedora Color: Ivory straw Material: genuine Panama Hat from Ecuador - 100% handmade Toquilla straw Lining: Fabric w/trademark red pom-pom and embroided logo sizes: Medium / large Brim: 8 cm Garments: WOOLEN EMBROIDERY bird And flower WITH BEADS -handmade IN GREECE GIFT BOX INCLUDED

A combination of the art craftsmanship, hand painting and hand embroidery in Greece, from a specialist of the craft. The intention was a look of fashion, blended with the arty look of the painted sketches. It’s an individual style for fashion lovers and an exceptional look.

SILVER SPARROW 2017A08M/ 2017A08L 26 27 SPRING/summer 2017 BOHO CHIC COLLECTION

Style: FEDORA Color: Ivory straw Material: genuine Panama Hat from Ecuador - 100% handmade Toquilla straw Lining: Fabric w/trademark red pom-pom and embroided logo sizes: Medium / large Brim: 8 cm Garments: WOOLEN EMBROIDERY bird And flower WITH BEADS -handmade IN GREECE GIFT BOX INCLUDED

PANTHERBIRD 2017B01M/ 2017B01L One more creation with the characteristics of SILVER SPARROW, combining the art of painting with the craft of embroidery. the panther is expressed in a modern, abstract image, in the form of a sketch, combined with an embroidered bird and flowers. A beautiful creation, inspired by the creatures of life. A magic attraction for the lovers of life.

28 29 SPRING/summer 2017 BOHO CHIC COLLECTION

Style: fedora with fringes edge Color: Ivory straw Material: genuine Panama Hat from Ecuador - 100% handmade Toquilla straw Outside band: leather belt with stiches and metal buckle Lining: Fabric w/trademark red pom-pom and embroided logo sizes: Medium / large Brim: 7,5 cm Garments: Metal coins

GIFT BOX INCLUDED

HIPPIE DRAGON 2017A08M/ 2017A08L A hippie chic hat, with fringes at the edges. A leather stitched coin belt hangs all around, while a hand-painted band featuring a blue dragon combined with exotic flowers wrap the hat all around. For the lovers of boho look, with a touch of elegance and individuality.

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Style: Borsalino Color: BLUE straw Material: genuine Panama Hat from Ecuador - 100% handmade Toquilla straw Outside band: leather BELT with stiches and metal buckle Lining: Fabric w/trademark red pom-pom and embroided logo sizes: Medium / large Brim: 6,5-7 cm

GIFT BOX INCLUDED

The art of creation is what reflects this hat in the brilliant blue color with the stitched belt. This unique combination of the creatures of life, painted in a boho way, makes this hat a piece of art. It’s the total boho chic look .

ART OF CREATIONS 2017B04M/ 2017B04L

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Style: Borsalino Color: RED straw Material: genuine Panama Hat from Ecuador - 100% handmade Toquilla straw Outside band: RED Leather stripe with feathers and sells Lining: Fabric w/trademark red pom-pom and embroided logo sizes: Medium / large Brim: 6,5-7 cm Garments: Big Feather hanging from pom-pomon the back

GIFT BOX INCLUDED

This vibrant red hat is embellished with feathers and shells, both painted and real, hanging all around. A big feather on the back of the hat completes the statement. A hand-painted band in the effect of distressed denim, in combination with the feathers and shells, makes this hat a unique all time classic, feathers and shells being the favourite materials of fashion lovers.

FEATHER’S LOVERS 2017B03M/ 2017B03L

34 35 SPRING/summer 2017 BOHO CHIC COLLECTION

Style: Borsalino Color: BLACK straw Material: genuine Panama Hat from Ecuador - 100% handmade Toquilla straw Outside band: Handmade IN GREECE embroided band with met- Al and turquoise beads Lining: Fabric w/trademark red pom-pom and embroided logo sizes: Medium / large Brim: 6,5-7 cm Garments: Metal fringes in coin

GIFT BOX INCLUDED

The Black, classy and always in fashion, is considered the absolute style colour. the vision, however, in this model, was once more a touch of creativity and individuality. a hand woven band with GYPSY KING colorful threads reminding macrame, in addition to silver big beads 2017B05M/ 2017B05L and smaller turquoise on the top, as well as metal coins hanging all around with fringes, create a unique impression. The crown of t h e b a n d i s p a i n t e d w i t h m o ti v e s r e m i n d i n g o f e t h n i c references. A very stylish hat in detail for lovers of tribal style references.

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CLASSIC collection

“Fashion says “me too” style says “only me” Geraldine Stutz

38 SPRING/summer 2017 CLASSIC COLLECTION

Style: Borsalino Color: Ivory straw Material: genuine Panama Hat from Ecuador - 100% handmade Toquilla straw Outside band: Bronze Leather Band Lining: Fabric w/trademark red pom-pom and embroided logo sizes: Medium / large Brim: 6,5-7 cm

GIFT BOX INCLUDED

EYE OF GOD 2017A06M/ 2017A06L According to a Greek legend, the eye protects from all the negative energy around us. This makes the eye design an essential in every collection. this collection is inspired by art, creating an abstract version of the symbol, in shades of gold and blue, its emblematic colour. A very artistic and unique look.

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Style: Borsalino Color: IVORY straw Material: genuine Panama Hat from Ecuador - 100% handmade Toquilla straw Outside band: Orange/red Leather Twisted Band Lining: Fabric w/trademark red pom-pom and embroided logo sizes: Medium / large Brim: 6,5-7 cm

GIFT BOX INCLUDED

This hat reflects the love for nature and its beauties The vibrant at- tractive colours inspire positive feelings and passion for life.

BLOSSOM TULIPS 2017A07M/ 2017A07L

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Style: fedora with fringes edge Color: IVORY straw Material: genuine Panama Hat from Ecuador - 100% handmade Toquilla straw Outside band: dOuble colored ivory/ black horse hair Lining: Fabric w/trademark red pom-pom and embroided logo sizes: Medium / large Brim: 12 cm

GIFT BOX INCLUDED

Our big sombrero, as the Latin Americans call it, is a timeless hat, essential for our exotic escapes in the city and the beach. It is hand- painted all around the brim, featuring feathers of different sizes in a magnificent colour combination.

CARIBBEAN HEAVEN 2017A03M/ 2017A03L

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beach collection “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” Coco Chanel

46 SPRING/summer 2017 BOHO BEACH COLLECTION

Style: Crochet Color: Ivory straw with black motives Material: genuine Panama Hat from Ecuador - 100% handmade CROCHet Toquilla straw Outside band: Red leather stripe Lining: Fabric w/trademark red pom-pom and embroided logo sizes: Medium / large Brim: 7 cm Garments: red leather pom-pom

GIFT BAG INCLUDED

An ideal stylish beach hat: Crochet with black crochet motives of lamas and black crochet motives at the edge of the brim. a red suede band with a red suede big Pom Pom hanging on the back add a splash of colour and style. Extremely versatile, it can be folded and put in in your beach bag. Create a total look of creativity and elegance, combining it with the beach bag of the same concept.

Lamina Aequatoria hat 201B07M / 201B07L

48 49 SPRING/summer 2017 BOHO BEACH COLLECTION

A crochet bag for the city and the beach with crochet LAM- INA motives, embellished with a leather black handle with hand-painted tribal red motives and a red suede Pom Pom hanging on one side of the bag. It’s an exclusive creation reflecting the quality in creativity and the attention to detail of our brand.

Style: Crochet Color: Ivory straw with WEAVED black motives Material: genuine Panama BAG from Ecuador - 100% handmade Lamina Aequatoria large bag CROCHet Toquilla straw 2017B06S B A G HANDLE: Black leather with hand painted red motives Lining: Fabric w/trademark red pom-pom and embroided logo sizes: 0.30 height X 0.48 width Garments: red leather pom-pom

GIFT BAG INCLUDED

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The adaptation of the Large bag into a fabulous city bag, to contain a whole summer day in style, but in a smaller size.

Style: Crochet Color: Ivory straw with WEAVED black motives Material: genuine Panama BAG from Lamina Aequatoria small bag Ecuador - 100% handmade 2017B06S CROCHet Toquilla straw B A G HANDLE: Black leather with hand painted red motives Lining: Fabric w/trademark red pom-pom and embroided logo sizes: 0.24 height X 0.36 width Garments: red leather pom-pom

GIFT BAG INCLUDED

52 Material:Handmade from sea woods with twelve branches SEA WOOD STAND W12 SPRING/summer 2017 STAND & PACKAGING

P ackaging (included)

Two options: B o x 23X33X15 height

Bag (folded soft box) 18X34X29 height

56 NOTICE: 57 There is choice of box or bag, that impacts the shipping cost. The buyer is responsible for all VAT & landing/shipping cost. HAT SIZE CHART (size and fit)

SOON ALL OUR HATS WILL HAVE A SILVER M L XL PAINBRUSH BROOCH WITH OUR ICONIC LOGO. EUROPE 56 - 57 58 - 59 60 Every ibo-Maraca hat is 3 one of a kind. Individu- 7/ 1/ 1/ /8 UK 6 8 - 7 7 8 - 7 4 7 ally hand-painted and signed by distinguished 1 1/ 3/ 1/ US 7 - 7 / 8 7 4 - 7 8 7 2 artists

The red pom-pom is the special character- istic of the genuine ibo-Maraca hats. ALso the ibo-maraca logo is embroidered inside t h e ha t Hand-painted Panama Hats by distinguished Greek artists

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