LA PINTADA, Panama (AP) - Cultural authorities at UNESCO have recognized the artisans of Panama for their distinctive woven hats. No, not those hats; the famed "Panama hat" comes from Ecuador.

The recent "trucker hat" fad didn't last, but the Panama hat is still drawing fans more than 350 years after its advent. Now, Tucsonans looking for the authentic don't have to look far to pick up the ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. The handwoven hat is a must-have accessory that every woman ...

It's known as Panama hat, but it's a traditional brimmed straw hat from Ecuador made from the plaited leaves of the toquilla palm or jipijapa palm. The name gets its origin from the time when the ...

LA PINTADA, Panama (AP) — Cultural authorities at UNESCO have recognized the artisans of Panama for their distinctive woven hats. No, not those hats; the famed “Panama hat” comes from Ecuador.

The "Panama hat" — characterised by a circular shape, thick band, and straw material — has long been a summer fashion staple. But while the headgear is beloved for its functional design that protects ...