Wide-brimmed hat isolated on a plain background. Close-up of a hat's inner ribbon and label. Woman in a hat and romper holding a shell, with a shoulder bag. Profile of a person wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, looking to the side. Woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, carrying a shoulder bag.
Wide-brimmed hat isolated on a plain background.
Close-up of a hat's inner ribbon and label.
Woman in a hat and romper holding a shell, with a shoulder bag.
Profile of a person wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, looking to the side.
Woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, carrying a shoulder bag.

Wide Brim Ecuador Hat

$148
This is a hat handwoven in Ecuador, with love. We changed its name from "Panama Hat" to honor the heritage and craftsmanship behind this iconic piece.
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Dimensions

  • Handmade item, dimensions may vary slightly
  • Crown height: 4.25 in.
  • Brim width: 4 in.
  • Ribbon width: 0.375 in.
  • Interior adjustable band for an even more custom fit
  • To find out your hat size, measure the circumference of your head from above your eyebrows, or where you’d like the hat to rest for exact measurement. Please reference our size chart to see which hat size is the best fit for your head based on your measurements.

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Shipping
Cuyana offers complimentary no rush shipping for U.S. orders over $95. Standard orders take 1-2 business days to fulfill; while orders with monogram can take 3-4 business days. For a full list of all of our shipping options please see here.

Mail Returns
We accept returns of unused and unworn products within 30 days of shipment of your order. Monogrammed items, shipping fees, duties and VAT are not refundable. You may receive the merchandise amount refunded to your original payment method, less a $8 return shipping and administrative fee. The return shipping fee is waived for orders refunded to store credit. For all of our return options, please see here.

In-store Returns
Cuyana accepts returns in-person, free of charge, in our store locations for online orders. Please bring your order number with the return in store.
design

Airy & Lightweight

A modern interpretation of the classic silhouette. Our Wide Brim Ecuador Hat makes a strong statement while providing ample shade on hotter days with an extended, full brim.
quality

Handwoven in Ecuador

Handcrafted by artisans in their homes using heritage techniques recognized by UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
sustainability

Renewable Resource

Made from toquilla straw, a renewable resource made from young palm fronds that are harvested without harming the main tree.

Behind the Ecuadorian Icon

Each hat is a historical art piece, handwoven with the skills and knowledge passed generation of Ecuadorian Indigenous women.

The Misnaming of an Icon

Over the years the rise of mass production techniques in the retail industry has diminished the demand for locally-crafted goods, resulting in a disconnection between a product and its true heritage craft and origin story. Our Ecuador Hat is a perfect example. Widely known as the Panama Hat, it was named after the design was massively exported from Ecuador to Panama during the 19th century. Theodore Roosevelt was then famously photographed wearing this hat during the Panama Canal inauguration, which gave the hat its global recognition. At that point, the true Ecuadorian origin of this treasure became widely unknown. Our mission is to give Ecuador and its skilled weavers the respect and recognition they deserve for creating this iconic design.

An Ecuadorian Treasure

What it took for one hat to get to your house is the story of craftsmanship passed down over generations, hundreds of thousands of hours of skilled labor, and an ongoing battle to give recognition to the artisans who created the original design. In the 1600s, indigenous Ecuadorian people created the art of weaving toquilla straw. Since then, the majority female weavers have supported their traditional lifestyles by selling their craft. This hat is, by definition, a representation of Ecuadorian history and heritage. Each hat is a work of art, taking at least eight hours to make. From palm frond to finish, the process of creating the hat is a true labor of love.

Heritage Craftsmanship

A Summer Icon

Light and versatile, our handwoven hat makes for the perfect piece to top off your everyday looks this sunny season and beyond.

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Customer Reviews

Based on 39 reviews
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Hannah E.
Adorable hat!

Love love love this hat!

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Deborah S.
Wide Brim Perfection

Absolutely stunning!

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Jaquelin H.
Hat

Lovely light weight hat but a bit stiff for my needs. And, I prefer a hat that has a tie ribbon

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Prudence B.
Beautiful Hat!

I was very happy with this hat. Well made and lovely. My husband is from Ecuador and I was very happy to support the Ecuadorian community in a small way.

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beth b.
Hat

Great hat and great customer service

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Amanda
Stunning and practical

I’m from the Arctic circle in Sweden and very fair, so I NEED good hats and have a massive collection. I bought this hat in chocolate and it was the most comfortable, elegant thing I’ve ever seen. The brim is stiff and wide enough for shade. It’s light enough to breathe in hot weather. Oh and it’s SO flattering on the face. Instantly elevates any outfit. I immediately bought it in natural and black as well. I would love to see it in more bright colours!

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Carol M.
Straw hat

Great hat!

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Joan L.
Nice style lightweight hat!

I was afraid that I'd ordered the wrong size, but the rep said that it is adjustable so should fit, and it did! It is so lightweight and perfect fitting that I'm not even aware I'm wearing it!

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Jill T.
Must buy!!

Beautiful hat and color!!

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Carlos P.
I Love it

I Love it

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