The straw we use for our hats is harvested from fibres from a palm tree characteristic of the Ecuadorian coast - the toquilla palm (or Panama hat plant), the finest of the straws used in hats.
The ideal equatorial sun in Ecuador makes the straw stronger and pliable and hence, easier to split into strands and weave.
Each hat is meticulously crafted by skilled artisans. This process can take from one day to months.
Our artisans produce extra fine hats that require specific climatic conditions and involve an exact number of points in each row of weaving. The process is completed by washing, bleaching, moulding, ironing and pressing.
Each hat is a testament to this fine artisanal craft, honoring a tradition of craftsmanship passed down through generations.
