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An Ecuadorian hat, also known as a Panama hat, a Jipijapa hat, or a toquilla straw hat, is a traditional brimmed straw hat of Ecuadorian origin. Traditionally, hats were made from the plaited leaves of the Carludovica palmata plant, known locally as the toquilla palm or Jipijapa palm , [ 1 ] although it is a palm-like plant rather than a true palm.
Carludovica palmata (also known as Panama hat plant, toquilla palm, calá, palmilla, palmero, pojom, jiraca, junco, soyacal, tepejilote, and jipijapa) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyclanthaceae.
Ecua Andino has straw hats production sites in five provinces of Ecuador such as Canar, Azuay, Guayas, Manabi and Santa Elena. The process involves at least 3500 artisans.
The sombrero calañés or sombrero de Calañas [1] [2] is a traditional hat made in the municipality of Calañas, province of Huelva, autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It is also sometimes called the sombrero castoreño because it is traditionally made with felt of hair of beaver ( castor ) or similar animal.
Jipijapa may refer to: The Jipijapa palm, a palm tree; Jipijapa, another name for the Panama hat, traditionally woven from the leaves of that tree; Jipijapa as a place name: Jipijapa, Ecuador, a town in Ecuador Jipijapa Canton, in which the town is located; Jipijapa metro station, a Quito Metro station
Jipijapa Canton is a canton of Ecuador, ... Climate data for Jipijapa (La Naranja), elevation 528 m (1,732 ft), (1961–1990) Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
The Veintisiete is the finest sombrero available and uses 27 pairs of caña flecha. It can be folded up and put in a pocket without being damaged. The weave is very dense, and is soft to the touch. The Veintisiete is the most expensive sombrero vueltiao and can take up to a month to produce by hand. [citation needed]
Amira de la Rosa (born Amira Hortensia Arrieta MacGregor; 7 January 1895–1 September 1974) was a Colombian playwright, poet, journalist, and writer. [1] She wrote the lyrics of the anthem of Barranquilla , Colombia.