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Always feel like a resort

When you're busy every day and can't afford it, what you think of when you're looking for peace is a land with abundant nature and a mild climate. Ecua-Andino's bucket hat makes you feel like you're at a resort market when you're heading to your usual place for casual outings or daily shopping. It is made in multiple villages in Ecuador just below the equator according to the production process, and is carefully finished one by one using the techniques that have been handed down. Beautifully shaped Panama hats are created by going through the processes of coloring, shaping and decorating in each village. Among the many hats, this item is designed so that you can feel the tropical breeze with the brim that does not overhang, the deep comfort, and the warm colors.

Natural Tokia grass

Ecuador, the country of origin, is a country with mountains, the sea, the jungle, and the Galapagos Islands, which are rich in the various creatures that Dr. Darwin loved, even though the terrain is a little smaller than Japan. As the country name suggests, it is located just below the equator (= Ecua-dor) and has a relatively warm climate, but the nature of Ecuador, which has a variety of terrain, is extremely diverse. Tokia grass (also known as Panama grass) that grows in such a wilderness has a surprisingly large handle that grows to a height of 2 to 3 meters. It is also called a rams horn because it looks like a sheep's horn, and the large leaves of this plant are split into thin strings and carefully knitted. It blocks the sun and keeps moisture out, so it can be used with confidence even by people who are prone to sweat.

It can be used as an accent for monotone coordination, and you can enjoy various coordination such as arranging all colorful items. Also, because it doesn't lose its shape, it keeps a beautiful shape even if you put it in a bag quickly.

Ecuadorian village hats

The Panama hat was originally conceived to protect the people of Ecuador, just below the equator, from the intense UV rays. It is said that the name comes from the fact that many workers wore Ecuadorian hats when the Panama Canal was constructed.

Alejandro Recaro, the founder of Ecua-Andino, has experience as a tour guide in Ecuador. After that, he founded Ecua-Andino in 1985 with his business partner Edga Sanchez, with the idea of ​​communicating the splendor of Panama hat to the world and contributing to the industrial development of the country. ..

The two went to an area where Tokia grass was cultivated, knitted, and finished in shape and color, establishing a manufacturing infrastructure. By creating a mechanism to move materials and unfinished hats from one village to another once a week, local people can work on production while maintaining their own lives. Ecua-Andino's products are gradually gaining attention as a new trend at fashion shows in Paris and fashion shows in Japan, and are recognized as a classic summer hat.