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"Panama" hats | Cuenca, Ecuador

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January 22, 2006

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Olympus OM-10 | Fuji Superia 400
Panama hats, so called because of their use by workers on the Panama Canal, are one of Cuenca's most popular products. Made from fine toquilla, these hats are delicate yet sturdy, strong and pliable. At the indoor artisan market, hats were everywhere.

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