Expertly crafted by skilled artisans, our handmade genuine panama fedora hat showcases the highest quality of workmanship. Made from 100% genuine paja toquilla reed, this hat is not only stylish but also comfortable. Elevate your look with this timeless and versatile accessory. Hat Details Handmade in Equador Brim: Approx 6cm (2.3 inches) Crown: 11cm (4.3 inches) Internal sweatband Made from 100% Paja Toquilla Black band Sizing Information X-Small – 56cm Small - 57cm Medium - 58cm Large - 59cm X-Large - 60cm XX-Large - 61cm XXX-Large 62cm For more information about sizing, check out our Sizing Guide. Panama hats are made from a natural palm leaf and as such you may find an odd blemish. This is perfectly normal and will only add to the character of you hat. History of the panama hat The raw material for the famous Panama hat is the "Cardulovica Palmata" palm leaf, commonly known as "Toquilla Straw". According to the legend, this native hat obtained its name when Teddy Roosevelt participated in the inauguration of the Panama Canal (1913). During the event he received an Ecuadorian straw hat as a gift, and without knowing the true origin, he thanked his guests for the gift mentioning it as a "Panama Hat". In the period from 1800 to 1900 the straw hat developed into a world know hat. We know today that the "Panama Hat" is made in Ecuador with the secrets for the elaboration of the hat passing from generation to generation. Each hat is unique, completely hand made, and thus it should be cared as a very special item.
