Majesa Panama Hats
The Panama Hats originate in Ecuador. Panama hats can be seen on the heads of Inca statues in the shape of a triangular cone - the tradition of weaving hats in Ecuador has been around for over 500 years.
The mother and daughter team started up in 2016 when Mavi stepped into the business after an 18-year successful global career in a multinational. Mavi’s organisational skills and modern aesthetics combined with Jenny’s eye for timeless Panama hat fashion have resulted in a strong collaboration.
Jenny campaigned hard to remove the middlemen during the 1980s which caused the weavers to be exploited. Today, the business continues its long-standing relationships in Cuenca which span over three decades. In the UK, the factory is based in the newly renovated Luton ‘hat district’ and employs staff as part of get-back-to-work schemes and apprenticeships.
Each hat has very specific instructions for looking after them, read each product for more information below.