The Panama hat, which is native to Ecuador, is hand-woven from the plant fiber locally known as Jipijapa. It was misnamed the Panama hat because it was often shipped to all parts of the world from the ports of Panama in the past.
The woman elegantly shaded herself from the sun with a wide-brimmed Jipijapa hat, crafted from the finest palm fibers in Ecuador.
by Jacae Wylians May 03, 2025