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Summer Hats
Timeless styles to pair with your warm-weather attire. Each hat is handwoven with precision and care from Ecuadorian toquilla straw by women artisans who use time-honored techniques, passed down through generations.
Discover Your Perfect Style
From structured silhouettes, to soft and suitcase-friendly, the collection provides you with a variety of options for stylish sun protection.
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New Packable Bucket Hat

Lightweight and packable, it tucks seamlessly into your suitcase or beach bag. An adjustable interior band ensures a perfect fit.

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New Packable Wide Brim Ecuador Hat

Stylish and easily portable, for on-the-go days where extra sun protection is required.

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Straw Bolero Hat

A striking and structured shape gives ample sun protection. Wear it on boat days or for garden parties.

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Wide Brim Ecuador Hat

A modern and dramatic interpretation of the classic silhouette. Provides ample shade with an extended and full brim.

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Open Weave Wide Brim Hat

Airy and elegant with a striking lace-like pattern and an extended brim for added shade.

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La Toquillera Visor

A sporty and minimal style for tennis courts and poolside lounging.

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Natural / 57 Natural / 57
Honey / 57 Honey / 57
Natural / 56_57 Natural / 56_57
Natural/Mango / 58 Natural/Mango / 58
Black / 57 Black / 57

Renaming an Icon

In 2011, our Co-Founder Karla Gallardo traveled back to her home country of Ecuador to work alongside the Sigsig Community and created Cuyana’s first collection of hats. 

In honor of the history and craftsmanship behind our signature hats, we changed the names of our iconic designs from “Panama Hat” to “Ecuador Hat” to accurately represent their origin and the people behind them.

Widely known as Panama hats, a misnomer perpetuated due to its trading and historical connection to the Panama Canal, our hats are in fact a symbol of Ecuadorian heritage and artisanal artistry. Each hat is a historical art piece, handwoven with the skills and knowledge passed down through generations of Ecuadorian indigenous women.