P. 5 - LA PLAYA
JUNE / JUNIO 2014
Panama Hat
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toquilla is ready to be selected and
woven into straw hats.
(Continued from P.4)
Panama hats are made from a
special straw, called ‘toquilla’, that is
native to Ecuador. Once harvested,
the soft interior leaves are separated
from the brittle outer parts of the
plant. The sheaves are boiled in
water, and then the palm ribbons are
separated and dried. Once dry, the
The two main processes in the
creat