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Sourced from a member of the World Fair Trade Organization

• Epitomises slow fashion
• Provides an income to farming communities between seedtime and harvest
• Provides the primary source of income to around 1200 weavers, embroiderers, knitters, and hatters in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia

Pachacuti - winner of the Fashion & Accessories category

2011 Observer Ethical Awards, the UK's 'Green Oscars'

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This elegant hat gained its debonair status from the classic films of the 1940s and continues to be the most popular style of Panama hat. Handwoven using traditional techniques by the only women's panama hat association in Ecuador, the home of the panama, and purchased under Fair Trade conditions. Ideal for Australian conditions, fine grade 'Brisa' weave, rollable for travelling.

Available in 5 sizes.

To measure your size, position a tape measure or string so that it rests just above the brow at the front of the head, touching the top of the ears at the side, with the tape taut but not too tight. Hats are sized to the nearest whole centimetre so size up if your head falls between two measurements.

Caring For Your Panama

If your Panama becomes misshapen you should be able to recover the original shape of the hat by lightly steaming it over a boiling kettle and ironing the brim under a damp cloth. The Panama should then be placed over an appropriately shaped object such as a bowl and left to regain its shape. If your Panama becomes dirty you should first try to remove dirt by lightly dusting with a dry cloth. Should the mark prove stubborn and difficult to remove in this way try using a moist facial or baby wipe. This should remove most marks although care should be taken not to rub too hard. Never use soap and water.

Full care and rolling instructions are provided with each hat.

Living in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth? No problem. We'll despatch your order from our Adelaide shop within 3 working days - probably sooner - so you'll receive it promptly.