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PanamahatShop.com is now supporting the Ecuadorian earthquake victims.

When you buy one of our Montecristi Hats you are donating 10% of the hat price to support Montecristi handweavers who have been affected by the devastating earthquake that has recently affected the Manabi Province of Ecuador.

Ecuador needs your help!

Ecuadorian newspaper El Universo just published a story about the new Weavers College in Pile, Manabí, where the most skilled Panama Hat weavers originate. The school has just graduated a class of 20 young weavers. We are happy the craft of making Panama Hat is getting passed on!

http://www.eluniverso.com/vida-estilo/2015/12/09/nota/5287302/escuela-que-perfecciona-titulariza-tejedores

Escuela que perfecciona y titulariza a tejedores Jóvenes aprenden las técnicas para confeccionar sombreros en la comunidad de Pile.

International singer and artist Thalia at her new book release in New York City, wearing a short brimmed Panama Hat that compliments her style.

http://www.stylebistro.com/lookbook/Panama+Hat/lIeHu669p2J/angle

American news organization NPR had a radio program recently about master Montecristi weaver Simón Espinal. They have now uploaded an image to their website about one of his fine hats. Recognition well-deserved.

You Asked, We Deliver: A Portrait Of The World's Finest Panama Hat So here it is — only it turns out that it won't be 100 percent finished until someone buys this high point of haberdashery.

The British Royal Family have worn Panama Hats for generations. Here is a picture of Prince Michael of Kent, posing with his Colonial, and his wife Princes Marie Christine with her natural style hat. It's clear their love of Panama Hats runs in the family!