Question

Activity 5: Why are toquilla straw hats called "Panama hats"? 1. Answer this question How much do you know about the Panama Hat? Is there any technology involved to produce Panama hats? Yes _____ No____ Do you think that the history of Panama hats started in Panama and then it was produced in Ecuador? Yes ____ No_____ Do you think the production of Panama hats contributes to the growth of a community`s economy? Yes ____ No_____

Answer 1

Answer: 1. Panama Hats are straw hats made in that country. 2.There is no technology involved to produce Panama hats. 3. The history of Panama hats did not start in Panama and then produced in Ecuador, but vice-versa. 4. Yes, the production of Panama hats contributes to the growth of a community's economy because they're made by people who don't have a prosperous income.

Explanation: Panama hats are handmade; A weaver puts hours of work into every single hat, and they finish it in 7 or 8 months. They also have to brim them, fix imperfections, and decorate them. Therefore, they do not use any technology. The history of Panama hats started in Ecuador, where they were made of leaves from the Carludovica palmata plant, to later on become popular and extend to Panama. The production of these hats contributes to the community's economy since the people who make them are people who lack a regular salary and depend on sales to keep up.