Retro Panama FedoraThe style we know as the Panama hat actually comes from Ecuador, where the tradition of intricately hand weaving toquilla straw hats pre dates the 15th century. When Teddy Roosevelt wore his Ecuadorian made toquilla hat on his return trip from the Panama canal, so called Panama hats became a warm weather essential for the well traveled gentlemen adventurers of his age. Ours is traditionally handwoven in Ecuador from Grade 3 Panama (toquilla) straw