Montecristi NYC “Labored & Harvested Sustainably”. Ethically and Impeccably “Made in USA”, and Sustainably Handcrafted in Montecristi – Ecuador. All of our items reach the exclusive, distinctive, and inimitable characteristics to represent a high-end quality product. Our hats are certified by the Mayor of Montecristi – Ecuador and the Director of Tourism of Montecristi – Ecuador since 2012

In the depths of the tropical forest in the coasts of Montecristi – Ecuador, grows a unique type of stemless palm (Toquilla Straw) that has been self-sustaining its surroundings communities for more than 5,000 years. Natural and human factors fundamentally interfere in the “self-sustaining” harvest of this plant. Superb and unique natural environmental conditions such as climate, location, soil, and minerals are the essence to finally have the best quality materials to engage in the process of weaving a “genuine 100% Sustainable “Piece of Art.”

These unique factors from this geographical region, create a substantial added value, letting us take advantage of unique “Denomination of Origin” thanks to Geographical Indication Mark designated to Montecristi – Ecuador. Simply, not every Panama Hat can be called “Montecristi Panama Hat”.

In Paris France, on December 2012 at the Seven Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity, the art of Montecristi Weave was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Culture Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO. Montecristi Weave

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