1 - Creating a Panama Hat - a photo on Flickriver

1 - Creating a Panama Hat

            In Gualaceo outside of Cuenca an experienced lady starts the craft. This is where the Panama hat begins. It is an art using the leaves of the toquilla straw plant . The long strands are picked and hung to dry in the sun for several days. (I may have a pic somewhere I will try to find.) Chosen ladies plait when going about their daily activities walking, shopping, sitting talking etc. This lady is minding her store in the market and plaiting. The count in the plaiting/weave is done to order. More plaiting, more density, ie more expensive the hat (similar to the thread count in sheets.) Consequently less plaiting will be a cheaper hat. Prices may range from $15US to $2000US (approx.) The difference can be felt in the finished product, the high density feels almost like silk.
   

Taken in: Ecuador / Azuay / Gualaceo (show map)

Taken on: June 19, 2009

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Gualaceo

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ROBADOSDEPINOCHO

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Sets appears in: • Ecuador • Candid more » • Arts & Crafts « less

Groups appears in: • ROBADOS DE PINOCHO-ABIERTO/OPEN-XI CONCURSO

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