A Panama hat or just Panama is a traditional brimmed hat that is made from the plaited leaves of the panama-hat palm (also called jipijapa or toquilla) (Carludovica palmata). Despite the name, genuine Panama hats are made in Ecuador, not Panama; their naming comes from the fact that they came to prominence during the construction of the Panama Canal. The Ecuadorian town of Cuenca is the main producer; however, the town of Montecristi has the reputation of producing the finest quality hats.

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• ^* Click to see site of The Original Panama Hats since 1939

  Latin American culture | Panamanian culture | Ecuadorian culture | Hats

  Panama-Hut | Cappello di Panamá | Panama (hoed) | Panama (kapelusz) | Chapéu Panamá