Toquilla straw is only grown in Ecuador which makes these Panama Hats so unique. Toquilla is a very delicate type of straw, so it must be woven by hand.
Ecuador: Toquilla Straw
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[...] Jordan was hired to shoot a video for the company. Panama Hats are made form a special straw called Toquilla. Making a single Panama Hat is a long process, and these photos highlight the more raw stages of [...]