The Panama Hat does not come from Panama but from Ecuador, where it's still hand woven to-day after thousands of years by the Indians of that country, in the same traditional way as taught by one generation to the next. The hats are woven from natural fibre of a palm-like plant known as Paja Toquilla (or Carludovica Palmata). Grown only in two regions of Ecuador, and at altitudes of no more than 1,000 metres. Enjoy the luxury of a handwoven naturally made Genuine Panama Hat from Ecuador.