Only 100% PAJA TOQUILLA Hand-woven from Ecuador www.thailandpanamahats.com Story of Panama hats www.thailandpanamahats.com HISTORY and where is coming a real Panama Hat “ECUADOR” Many people may not know the Panama hat actually originates in Ecuador, not Panama, as the name suggests. Authentic Panama hats have a rich history and fascinating story-- as unique as the artisans who create these hand-woven stylish hats, which combines a natural resource of Ecuador with a long tradition of this South American culture. Since the 1600s when the Spaniards came to South America, they found native people wearing head coverings made of Palmata Straw or the Carludovica Palm. Two centuries later, they improved and evolved to become the “Panama hats”, as they are known today. Around the 1800s these hand made hats started exporting making them available to travelers and merchants who purchased them at the Panamanian ports, so the name actually reflects their point of international sale not their place of domestic origin. It wasn’t until the end of the 18th Century that the Panama hat marked its place in history when it was showcased at the universal show in Paris. The Panama hat received world-wide attention soon became the defining fashion accessory for the elite. The legendary genuine Panama hat is made of Toquilla Palm and the very finest Panama hats are hand woven by artisans in the small town of Montecristi, in Ecuador. Each hat is woven by hand and much of the work must be done at night to the early morning hours in order to protect the straw from damage. Hats can take from 1-6 months to complete by a true master weaver. Because the hats are hand woven, none are exactly the same, which adds to the uniqueness of the hand made product. From famous world leaders such as, Winston Churchill, Nikita Kroucheve, to European royalty and U.S. Presidents, such as Harry Truman and Theodore Roosevelt, whose picture appeared in the New York Times wearing a Panama hat on a visit to the construction site of the Panama Canal in 1906, these hats are as much as a legend as the extraordinary men who donned them and helped make them popular. The Panama hat remains in fashion even today, continually worn by numerous world figures, movie actors, celebrities, intellectuals, writers , painters, socialites and others all over the world. www.thailandpanamahats.com CLASSIC WHITE / FEDORA STYLE Fino grad from Montecristi Brim: 6.5 – 7 cm Ribbon: Black classic color. Classic and elegant, A luxurious hat handmade and able to roll. www.thailandpanamahats.com CLASSIC NATURAL / FEDORA STYLE WHITE or BROWN color Fino grad from Montecristi Brim: 6.5 – 7 cm Ribbon: Black classic color. A luxurious hat, handmade, able to roll. www.thailandpanamahats.com CLASSIC GUMBLER PANAMA HAT style Fine grad from Montecristi WHITE or BROWN color 100% Paja Toquilla Brim: 7 – 7.5 cm Ribbon: Black Classic colour Not recommended to roll. The Gambler Panama hat found its beginnings with Spanish nobility as stylish protection against the heat and sun. That's why it's sometimes called the Plantation Panama hat. Later on, it became synonymous with 19th century high-rolling riverboat gamblers www.thailandpanamahats.com UNIQUE STYLE TRENDY PANAMA HATS WITH COLOR STRIPES Selected Tailor made by request which stripes would you like To fit to your hat for difference occasions www.thailandpanamahats.com TRENDY COLOR PANAMA HATS Product from Montecristi Sub Fino grad Ribbon: Black classic color. Classic and elegant, hat handmade and hand woven in Ecuador unable to roll. www.thailandpanamahats.com TRENDY LADIES COLOR PANAMA HATS Product from Montecristi Sub Fino grad Ribbon: Black classic color. Classic and elegant, hat handmade and hand woven in Ecuador unable to roll. www.thailandpanamahats.com GIRL PANAMA HATS Product from Montecristi Classic and elegant for Girls FINE grade handmade & hand woven One size only 56 cm in Ecuador brim 6cm unable to roll www.thailandpanamahats.com CUTE PANAMA HATS FOR CHILDREN Product from Montecristi Classic and elegant for your child GIRL handmade and hand woven in Ecuador BOY FINE grade Ribbon: Black classic color. One size only 52 cm brim: 4 cm • For girl unable to roll • For boy able to roll www.thailandpanamahats.com Measure the circumference of your head, available sizes from 56 cm to 62 cm Size Inches (in) Centimeters (cm) Small 22 56 Medium 22 ¼ 57 – 58 Large 23 ½ 59 – 60 23 ¼ XL 60 – 61 24 ½ XXL 62 www.thailandpanamahats.com Some of our prestigious clients: Any many other boutique shops in Resort and all over Thailand, visit our Facebook for updates www.thailandpanamahats.com For any enquiry, special prices for wholesale and consignment for exclusive boutiques only Contact us: thailandpanamahats www.thailandpanamahats.com .