In this Fashion In Focus Jasmine reveal the history of the Panama Hat (which is actually the Toquilla Hat) that does not originate from Panama. The woven's hat originated and is still manufactured in Ecuador.

Image credit: www.domingocarranza.com

Resources:

https://www.domingocarranza.com/dcpanamahatsblog/

https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/panama-hat/

https://ultrafino.com/blogs/articles/the-complete-panama-hat-history

https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Panama_Hat_Trail/QNgtDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Panama+Hat&printsec=frontcover