Despite the name, Panama hats have never been made in Panama. They are entirely Ecuadorian — born on the western coast of Ecuador, where toquilla palm grows in a uniquely ideal climate: salt air from the Pacific meeting equatorial sunshine. For centuries, artisans in towns like Montecristi and Cuenca have woven these hats by hand, passing the craft down through generations. The name is a historical accident.
Every Ecua-Andino hat begins in the same place: a young toquilla palm shoot, harvested before the leaves have opened. What follows is an entirely manual process — no machines, no shortcuts.
Our classic standard hat is handwoven in Ecuador over a period of 8 hours.
This model is Inspired by the historical importance of Santos-Dumont and his connection to the fashion French capital.$170,00
This model pays homage to innovation and style, while maintaining a classic shape and being offered in a variety of colors.
An elegant complimentary carton box, specially designed for you, free of charge.
Time
Estimate time to prepare an order is from 1-2 weeks approximately, this depends on the availability of the selected product. Standard delivery time is 5 to 10 business days.
Custom duties and taxes:
Import fees, or additional charges for customs clearance are assumed by the customer, Ecua-Andino has no control over custom policies.
Free Shipping to USA, Canada, European Union, UK and Switzerland.
Remote Area Surcharge
Please note that orders shipped to remote or hard-to-reach locations are subject to an additional USD 60 surcharge. This fee is applied by the courier company and is required to cover the extra transportation costs associated with remote destinations.
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