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“Sacrificial Unselfish Generosity Must Be Our Operating Principie If We Are To Heal The World Of Its Evil” -Timothy Keller
The Montecristi Hat (erroneously known as "Panama Hat") has been considered for many years one of the main typical handicrafts of Ecuador. Since the time of our aborigines, this weaving technique has been developing, resulting in a representative product of a cultural identity for Ecuadorians.
The alpaca is not used as a pack animal, but has been selected for the production of fiber with which to obtain alpaca wool. The climatic conditions in which it lives (with sudden changes in temperature, strong winds, very high solar radiation and a low concentration of oxygen), Thus, with alpaca wool and fabric, different alpaca warm garments are made, such as scarves, ponchos and blankets.
For more than two hundred years, tagua has served as a material for netsukes, dice, dominoes and chess pieces. Also for cane handles, umbrellas, pipes, mah jong pieces, religious figures, etc. From the end of the eighteenth century until World War II, tagua was used for buttons on fine clothing.
Our 2022 Collection is focused on helping over a dozen women find work in Ecuador.
To them, isn't just a job. it's a chance to earn a better life for themselves and their families.
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