Natural. Hand-woven. Timeless.

Crafted from Paja Toquilla—a natural Ecuadorian palm woven since pre-Columbian times—each hat is a quiet piece of mastery. Still made entirely by hand, the fibres are cut, boiled, dried under the sun and split into impossibly fine strands before artisans weave them using techniques passed down for generations. No two pieces are ever the same; each carries the rhythm and imperfections that make handmade so rare.

Recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, true Panama weaving is a living tradition. The result is a hat that feels more like cloth than straw—light, refined and unmistakably individual.

At GINGERS, we’ve selected designs that honour this heritage while bringing a modern, coastal sensibility. Clean lines, natural textures, considered trims—each silhouette is shaped with intention and finished with the kind of quiet detail we love.

A Paja Toquilla hat is not fast fashion. It is natural, biodegradable and designed to last decades. It softens with time, evolves with you and becomes part of your personal story. Choosing one supports local Ecuadorian communities, responsible production and an art form that continues to exist because we choose to value it.

For those who appreciate pieces with soul and simplicity, this is timeless luxury—light on the earth, rich in culture, effortless by design.