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The Montecristi Hat: The Authentic Toquilla Straw Jewel with Designation of Origin

More than a hat, an Ecuadorian work of art. The toquilla straw hat, incorrectly known worldwide as the “Panama Hat,” is, in reality, an artisanal treasure born in Ecuador, specifically in the Montecristi canton and the rural parish of Pile, in the province of Manabí. Its fineness, lightness and meticulous weaving process have elevated it […]