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The hat is stretched by hand over wooden blocks so that it takes on the desired shape of crown and brim. It is handled gently throughout the process so that it keeps the traditional, unmistakable elasticity of Panama fibres.
This Drop hat has the crown shape typical of Doria, a drop, from which the hat takes its name. It comes in white (known as blicciado in the case of Panama), with a black grosgrain hatband enriched with leather details and "Deco-D" piping. The hat also has small holes around the crown, just above the hatband, which keep it cool and bright. Hat bodies with these holes are known as "Panama Brisa Semicalado".
The Panama Hat: Its History
The material used for this hat is Panama, and it has a remarkable history. It is woven from strands of "paja toquilla", a straw obtained from the leaves of Carludovica palmata, a plant native to tropical America. The strands are gathered around the towns of Montecristi and Jipijapa by artisans in small villages, and then sold as woven bodies in the city of Cuenca.The most tender shoots of the plant are washed, boiled, dried in the sun and then left to rest in the night breeze. This process gives Panama its typical natural colour. The final stage is dyeing the straw in baths of natural shades, which gives the hat body the desired colour.
Panama weaving is done entirely by hand and is an important part of Ecuador's cultural heritage. Its ancient production techniques were recognised by UNESCO in 2012 as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Depending on the type and fineness of the weave, Panama takes on different names and grades. The finest grade can require up to eight months of handwork by local weavers.
Shipping, Returns & Refunds
Shipping is always free.
Estimated delivery:
- 2-4 business days for deliveries in Italy.
- 3-7 business days for deliveries in Europe.
- 5-10 business days for deliveries outside Europe.
For any returned product, you can request a free refund or replacement for any reason. You can return the purchased goods by shipping them back at your expense within 14 days of the date of receipt.
Returns are easy and free: you just need to repack the product in the package you received, send an email to shop@doria1905.com and wait for the label to attach to the package.
Once you have attached the return label to the package, complete the process by requesting shipping to the following address:
S.P. 362 per, Via Cutrofiano, snc, 73010 Sogliano Cavour LE
At Doria 1905, we have always tried to protect the environment to the best of our ability, favoring raw materials from responsible supply chains and artisanal processes with a low environmental impact. For this reason, we also ask you to be particularly mindful: every shipment has an impact on our planet.
Choosing consciously means contributing to more sustainable consumption. Better one less, well-thought-out purchase than one more made on impulse.
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Handmade passion since 1905
Our hats are made using traditional techniques, passed down from generation to generation by our expert artisans.
Doria 1905
A story that begins in Salento.
Since 1905, Doria has been the benchmark for the production and sale of handmade hats in Italy.
Our philosophy is to offer our customers high-quality, original, and unique products, as they are personally crafted by our artisans.
Made in Italy
Refined design, choice of high-quality materials and attention to detail.
Since 1905, Doria has been the benchmark for the production and sale of handmade hats in Italy.
Our philosophy is to offer our customers high-quality, original, and unique products, as they are personally crafted by our artisans.