Ranked number 1 in selling panama hats, Ecua-Andino stands out by its authenticity and creativity. The establishment was founded in 1983 by two friends who were recently graduated, and who shared the common passion of developing Ecuadorian craftsmanship. They naturally chose the panama, that inescapable fashion accessory.
The panama is in fact a traditional accessory made with toquilla straw, a plant which is widespread in Ecuador. In order to get protected from the sun, local people had the idea to use its fibers to create headdresses.
Efficient protection and elegant appearance ended in making of it an essential element of the outfit to brave the sun.
Thepanamaisvery smart and versatile hat. That explains(partly only) its great popularity within all the social environments. From Theodore Roosevelt to Katy Perry and Paul Newman or Winston Churchill, the panama can well and truly reinforce a casual, chic or in-between outfit.
Ecua-Andino hatsare of a great quality and, as for others brands by the way, their plaiting is handmade following ancestral technics. Each specimen consequently earns authenticity and remains unique with respect to the next one from the production line.
Ecua-Andino innovate now by accompanying their traditional white models with other hats of modern and exquisite tints to satisfy any taste. Their creations adorn celebrities and other average people across a multitude of countries, on catwalks, in major events, through large areas in the world. The panamais indeed a well-established institution, typical of Ecuador, and Ecua-Andino Hats is still recognized as one of the best experiences to have.
