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The legendary Panama hat was created in 1835. The Edward Braided Hemp hat has a 6cm medium brim and 3cm grosgrain logo hatband. The production of Borsalino straw hats begins in Ecuador, where the local straw is harvested from the stalks of the toquilla palm tree, boiled and dried under the sun. A process that can take up to six months. The skilled Ecuadorian artisans weave by hand, making extremely fine semi-finished cloches. After careful quality control, the cloches are sent to the Alessandria maison for the continued rigorous and intricate manufacture processes. Then once the ribbon is added, the brim is stiffened before the hat is ready for the final steps: embellishments, stitching, inspection and packaging - all finished by hand. The history of the Panama hat is compelling. Wear your Edward Braided Hemp hat with mid-tone denim separates.