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In which country are the Panama hats made? |
Travel Info In which country are the Panama hats made? Travel Tips Despite its name, the famous "Panama hat" did not originate in Panama at all, but in Ecuador, where a thriving hat-weaving industry utilizes the leaves of Carludovica palmata. It takes six young leaves from C. palmata, commonly referred to as the "Panama hat palm," to make one hat. Panama hats are also manufactured in Mexico and other areas of tropical America where C. palmata grows. Others in equcador in Panama,isn't that a country? well you learn something new everyday huh?! 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. COLOMBIA!!!!! Panama hats are actually called Aguade帽o hats, originally made in the town of Aguadas, in the state of Caldas. The palm variety used for the weave is locally called jipijapa (pronounced hee pee haw paw) They became known as Panama hats during the construction of the Panama Canal. These hats were light, comfortable, and were made with a weave tight enough that allowed very little (if any) sun to percolate onto the wearer's face. The hats were brought back to the States by the people involved in the project and became known as panama hats. The best part was that Panama hats could be collpased flat, rolled up and placed in a carrying tube and not get crushed. When you went to wear it again all you needed to do was pop them open again and you had a hat to wear. Mostly they are amde in Ecuador but some are in fact made in Panama. http://www.panamaexpertos.com |
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