Sign up for email updates
  1. Track FedEx Package
  2. Track Your Package
  3. Returns/Exchanges
  4. View Cart
  5. View Cart / Checkout

Panama Hats

Stetson Airway Panama Straw Hat
Stetson Airway Panama Straw Hat
Style: 126920HDSO
Price: $70.00
More Info
Jaxon Safari Grade 8 Panama
Jaxon Safari Grade 8 Panama
Style: 126128
Price: $125.00
More Info
Stetson Retro Fedora Hat - Grade 3 Panama
Stetson Retro Fedora Hat - Grade 3 Panama
Style: 126924HDSO
Price: $57.00
More Info
Jaxon Grade 8 C-Crown Panama Fedora Hat
Jaxon Grade 8 C-Crown Panama Fedora Hat
Style: 126139
Price: $125.00
More Info
Bailey Cutler Panama Fedora Hat (Natural)
Bailey Cutler Panama Fedora Hat (Natural)
Style: 127807BDS
Price: $100.00
More Info
Bigalli Gambler Explorer Panama Hat (Putty)
Bigalli Gambler Explorer Panama Hat (Putty)
Style: 129210//PUTTY
Price: $95.00
More Info
Bailey Brooks Panama Fedora Hat
Bailey Brooks Panama Fedora Hat
Style: 127815BDS
Price: $100.00
More Info
Jaxon Panama Working Hat
Jaxon Panama Working Hat
Style: 126434
Price: $98.00
More Info
Scala Outback Panama
Scala Outback Panama
Style: 126149DS
Price: $110.00
More Info
Borsalino Quito Panama Fedora Hat
Borsalino Quito Panama Fedora Hat
Style: 126002
Price: $235.00
More Info
Bigalli Golfer Panama Gambler Hat (Natural)
Bigalli Golfer Panama Gambler Hat (Natural)
Style: 129209//NATURAL
Price: $88.00
More Info
Stetson Brewster Panama Straw Fedora Hat
Stetson Brewster Panama Straw Fedora Hat
Style: 126954
Price: $132.00
More Info
Montecristi Super Fino Panama Hat
Montecristi Super Fino Panama Hat
Style: 127102//127403//602301
Price: $650.00
More Info
Signes Grade 28 Panama Fedora Hat
Signes Grade 28 Panama Fedora Hat
Style: 129401
Price: $340.00
More Info
Borsalino Panama Fino Fedora Hat
Borsalino Panama Fino Fedora Hat
Style: 126003
Price: $325.00
More Info
Pantropic Panama Straw Floppy Hat
Pantropic Panama Straw Floppy Hat
Style: 102453DSO//6325
Price: $72.00
More Info
Bigalli Australian Panama Safari Fedora Hat (Natural)
Bigalli Australian Panama Safari Fedora Hat (Natural)
Style: 129207//NATURAL
Price: $95.00
More Info
Greenpacha Campo Panama Fedora Hat
Greenpacha Campo Panama Fedora Hat
Style: 129304
Price: $85.00
More Info
Jaxon MJ Panama Outback Hat
Jaxon MJ Panama Outback Hat
Style: 126417
Price: $88.00
More Info
Bailey Carnegie Panama Fedora Hat
Bailey Carnegie Panama Fedora Hat
Style: 127839BDSO
Price: $120.00
More Info
Pantropic Mendocino Panama Safari Fedora Hat
Pantropic Mendocino Panama Safari Fedora Hat
Style: 128011DSO//6325
Price: $100.00
More Info
Bailey Milas Hat
Bailey Milas Hat
Style: 127859BDSO
Price: $90.00
More Info
Tommy Bahama Stripe Ribbon Panama Fedora Hat
Tommy Bahama Stripe Ribbon Panama Fedora Hat
Style: 101512
Price: $112.00
More Info
Pantropic Explorer Fedora Hat *Made to Order*
Pantropic Explorer Fedora Hat *Made to Order*
Style: 128001DSO//6325
Price: $90.00
More Info
Bailey Trenton
Bailey Trenton
Style: 127860BDSO
Price: $85.00
More Info
Bailey York Hat
Bailey York Hat
Style: 127853BDSO
Price: $88.00
More Info
Pantropic Habana Panama Fedora Hat (Made to Order)
Pantropic Habana Panama Fedora Hat (Made to Order)
Style: 128010DSO//6325
Price: $90.00
More Info
Pantropic Napa Sunblocker
Pantropic Napa Sunblocker
Style: 128008DSO//6325
Price: $100.00
More Info
Pantropic Santa Fe Sunblocker
Pantropic Santa Fe Sunblocker
Style: 128009DSO//6325
Price: $100.00
More Info
Bailey Fremont Panama Fedora Hat (Dark Olive)
Bailey Fremont Panama Fedora Hat (Dark Olive)
Style: 127865BDSO
Price: $88.00
More Info
Bailey Roll-Up Optimo Panama Hat (Taupe)
Bailey Roll-Up Optimo Panama Hat (Taupe)
Style: 127864BDSO
Price: $105.00
More Info
Pantropic Panama Sun Visor
Pantropic Panama Sun Visor
Style: 102472DSO//6325
Price: $64.00
More Info
Scala Panama Skimmer
Scala Panama Skimmer
Style: 126204DSO
Price: $118.00
More Info
Borsalino Center Pinch-Extra Fino
Borsalino Center Pinch-Extra Fino
Style: 126017
Price: $460.00
More Info
Jaxon Exclusive Monte Cristi Panama Straw Optimo Fedora Hat - Stingy Brim (Bleach)
Jaxon Exclusive Monte Cristi Panama Straw Optimo Fedora Hat - Stingy Brim (Bleach)
Style: 127504
Price: $220.00
More Info
Biltmore for Jaxon Monte Cristi Panama Straw Pork Pie Hat (Bleach)
Biltmore for Jaxon Monte Cristi Panama Straw Pork Pie Hat (Bleach)
Style: 127505
Price: $220.00
More Info
Greenpacha Amazonia Crocheted Panama Fedora Hat - LIMITED EDITION
Greenpacha Amazonia Crocheted Panama Fedora Hat - LIMITED EDITION
Style: 102806
Price: $78.00
More Info
Greenpacha Panama Color Fedora Hat
Greenpacha Panama Color Fedora Hat
Style: 129300
Price: $85.00
More Info
Greenpacha Blake Plaid Panama Fedora Hat
Greenpacha Blake Plaid Panama Fedora Hat
Style: 129302
Price: $94.00
More Info
Bigalli Striped Diamond Crown Panama Fedora Hat
Bigalli Striped Diamond Crown Panama Fedora Hat
Style: 129208
Price: $78.00
More Info
Greenpacha Playa Rasta Crocheted Panama Bucket
Greenpacha Playa Rasta Crocheted Panama Bucket
Style: 129305
Price: $78.00
More Info
Bigalli Australian Vent Panama Fedora Hat (Natural)
Bigalli Australian Vent Panama Fedora Hat (Natural)
Style: 129211//NATURAL
Price: $88.00
More Info
Pantropic Panama Roll Up Hiker
Pantropic Panama Roll Up Hiker
Style: 128004
Price: $80.00
More Info
Bigalli Melbourne Panama Safari Fedora Hat (White)
Bigalli Melbourne Panama Safari Fedora Hat (White)
Style: 129212//WHITE
Price: $95.00
More Info
Bigalli Milano Panama Fedora Hat (Natural)
Bigalli Milano Panama Fedora Hat (Natural)
Style: 129205//NATURAL
Price: $88.00
More Info
Signes Optimo Panama Hat
Signes Optimo Panama Hat
Style: 129402
Price: $165.00
More Info
Bailey Lakewood Fedora Hat (Taupe/Lake)
Bailey Lakewood Fedora Hat (Taupe/Lake)
Style: 127849//BDSO
Price: $125.00
More Info
Greenpacha Rose Panama Fedora Hat (Rose)
Greenpacha Rose Panama Fedora Hat (Rose)
Style: 102808
Price: $85.00
More Info
Greenpacha Blake Trim Panama Fedora Hat
Greenpacha Blake Trim Panama Fedora Hat
Style: 129303
Price: $76.00
More Info
Carlos Santana Devadip Fedora Hat (Tan)
Carlos Santana Devadip Fedora Hat (Tan)
Style: 126214//BOX-600200
Price: $108.00
More Info
Pantropic Trinidad Panama Straw Gambler Hat (Natural)
Pantropic Trinidad Panama Straw Gambler Hat (Natural)
Style: 128000//NAT//DS
Price: $98.00
More Info
Signes Outback Panama Hat (Natural)
Signes Outback Panama Hat (Natural)
Style: 129407//NATURAL
Price: $78.00
More Info
Signes Pico Panama Fedora Hat (Natural)
Signes Pico Panama Fedora Hat (Natural)
Style: 129406//NATURAL
Price: $88.00
More Info
Greenpacha Fernando Stingy Brim Panama Fedora Hat (White)
Greenpacha Fernando Stingy Brim Panama Fedora Hat (White)
Style: 129306
Price: $84.00
More Info
Mayser Humphrey 2-Tone C-Crown Panama Fedora Hat (Black/Natural)
Mayser Humphrey 2-Tone C-Crown Panama Fedora Hat (Black/Natural)
Style: 128904//BLK-NAT
Price: $155.00
More Info
Bigalli Venezia Panama Fedora Hat (Natural)
Bigalli Venezia Panama Fedora Hat (Natural)
Style: 129201//NATURAL
Price: $88.00
More Info
Bigalli Journey Expedition Center Pinch Fedora Hat (Natural)
Bigalli Journey Expedition Center Pinch Fedora Hat (Natural)
Style: 129206
Price: $90.00
More Info
Montecristi Fino Panama Hat
Montecristi Fino Panama Hat
Style: 127401//602301
Price: $365.00
More Info
sur la tete Panama Sun Hat (Natural)
sur la tete Panama Sun Hat (Natural)
Style: 102300//NAT
Price: $75.00
More Info
Mayser Nizza Grade 8 C-Crown Panama Fedora Hat (Natural)
Mayser Nizza Grade 8 C-Crown Panama Fedora Hat (Natural)
Style: 128902//NATURAL
Price: $235.00
More Info
Mayser Nizza Grade 8 C-Crown Panama Fedora Hat (Bleach)
Mayser Nizza Grade 8 C-Crown Panama Fedora Hat (Bleach)
Style: 128902//BLEACH
Price: $235.00
More Info

Panama Hats at Village Hat Shop

Given our base in southern California, we have always considered panama hats our specialty. We, in fact, are also panamas.com if you happen to forget our primary name. If you've visited our web site before, you probably know that panama hats are not from Panama but from the lowlands of western S. America, primarily Ecuador. You also may know that the hat is made from panama straw (Latin name Carludovica palmata or local common name paja toquilla), and therefore a panama hat is not a style but rather a hat from this particular straw material. Panama hats are blocked in virtually any style. The quality of panama hats can vary significantly. A novice buyer should be careful when buying a fine quality panama hat; the retail market is neither clear nor consistent regarding grading and pricing. Our selection on this page is organized to give you a comparative lesson of sorts. Hats made with grade 3 Cuenca bodies (Cuenca is a city in Ecuador) run about $60 dollars or so, hats from the grade 8 Cuenca or Brisa (another weave) bodies are priced approximately $95.

Additionally, you'll find both blocked and unblocked Montecristi hat bodies (Montecristi is a city in Ecuador's Manabi province). Montecristi is synonymous with the finest Panama hats in the world; but, again, be careful because qualities vary considerably even with hats from Montecristi. I hope this helps somewhat. If you buy one, know you're buying a hand made item with centuries of tradition..

Further information with regard to Panama Hats can be found at the HAT FACTS section of our site: Panama Hats: Determining Quality.

We send a letter to customers who purchase a Montecristi Fino in an unblocked state. This information may be useful to those of you who are considering such a purchase: Panama Montecristi Fino Letter.

Are you in the UK or Europe and looking for Panama Hats? Try our sister site - www.VillageHats.co.uk.

 
Stay Connected with Village Hat Shop:
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Tumblr Youtube Hat Blog Blog - Less Caht, More Hat
Shop Securely Online - For Customer Service call 1-888-VHS-HATS

Copyright © 1999-2012 , The Village Hat Shop. All rights reserved.