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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

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Forciori

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I hold a particular fondness for Panama hats. In my modest collection, I keep various designs differing in shape and brim width, all well suited to the tropical climate of my region. My felt hats, on the other hand, I reserve for milder weather or, on occasion, for evening events — a slight departure from traditional etiquette.

My acquaintance with this craft led me to explore the Ecuadorian tradition, where the art of Panama hat weaving first took root. For quite some time, I sought an ultrafine specimen (WPI 32–42), prized for its rarity and value. Through conversations with artisans, however, I discovered that Colombia likewise preserves this practice, maintaining both the technique and the Ecuadorian materials, owing to a fascinating cultural exchange in the border regions.

Within Colombia, two principal centres stand out: the archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina, and the Palmira area in Valle del Cauca. Though initially sceptical, I was pleasantly surprised upon acquiring my first Colombian hat — an extrafine piece (WPI 18–26) — comparable to the finest examples from Ecuador. It is worth noting that the same discerning eye one applies to Ecuadorian hats is equally essential when selecting a Colombian one.

The highlight of my journey was ultimately the acquisition of a splendid ultrafine Colombian hat, which I now wear with great satisfaction in this photograph.

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VoodooSan

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I hold a particular fondness for Panama hats. In my modest collection, I keep various designs differing in shape and brim width, all well suited to the tropical climate of my region. My felt hats, on the other hand, I reserve for milder weather or, on occasion, for evening events — a slight departure from traditional etiquette.

My acquaintance with this craft led me to explore the Ecuadorian tradition, where the art of Panama hat weaving first took root. For quite some time, I sought an ultrafine specimen (WPI 32–42), prized for its rarity and value. Through conversations with artisans, however, I discovered that Colombia likewise preserves this practice, maintaining both the technique and the Ecuadorian materials, owing to a fascinating cultural exchange in the border regions.

Within Colombia, two principal centres stand out: the archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina, and the Palmira area in Valle del Cauca. Though initially sceptical, I was pleasantly surprised upon acquiring my first Colombian hat — an extrafine piece (WPI 18–26) — comparable to the finest examples from Ecuador. It is worth noting that the same discerning eye one applies to Ecuadorian hats is equally essential when selecting a Colombian one.

The highlight of my journey was ultimately the acquisition of a splendid ultrafine Colombian hat, which I now wear with great satisfaction in this photograph.

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Everything about that photograph is stunning. Thank you for sharing both the hat, and the information.
 

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