[Answer] Panama hats originated in which country?

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Panama hats originated in which country?

• Ecuador:Despite their name, Panama hats have never been made in Panama. They originated in Ecuador where they are made to this day. Historically, throughout Central and South America, people referred to Panama hats as “Jipijapa,” “Toquilla,” or “Montecristi” hats (the latter two phrases are still in use today). These straw hats woven in Ecuador, like many other South American goods at the time, were first shipped to the Isthmus of Panama before sailing for their destinations around the world. Subsequently, the name "Panama hat" reflected its point of international sale, rather than its place of domestic origin.

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