1 12

Gamboa

Strass Western Animal Print Hat Band

Strass Western Animal Print Hat Band

GAHB0050
$9.99
$9.99
Sale Sold out
Color

Shimmering Animal Print Western Hat Band – Festival-Ready Glam with a Wild Twist

Make your hat the star of the show with this dazzling animal print Western hat band, accented with shimmering strass that catches the light from every angle. Designed for the bold and the stylish, this accessory brings instant glam to any hat—perfect for festivals, concerts, rodeos, or nights out under the stars.

Crafted with a smooth, flexible band in a trendy leopard print, its eye-catching sparkle turns any Western or Panama hat into a statement piece. Whether you're channeling cowgirl chic or adding flair to your boho look, this hat band is your go-to upgrade for elevated Western fashion.

✔ Glittering rhinestone-style accents for standout shine
✔ On-trend animal print in soft, neutral tones
✔ Lightweight and adjustable with leather ties
✔ Ideal for festivals, Western weddings, and party-ready looks

Turn heads and own the moment—this sparkling Western hat band is made for those who ride with style and shine with confidence.

Our Artisans

The art of weaving a "Panama Hat" is both a legacy and a tradition: it is passed from generation to generation of artisans. These artisans work with outmost care so that straw tufts become very fine hats. The cycle is repeated, by generations in Cuenca, Montecristi and close by towns.

Our artisans focus their attention in the key elements that result in a top quality hat:

  • Quality of the "Toquilla" straw used: The artisans select the straw from specific varieties and treat it so as to ensure its flexibility and durability.
  • The skill and ability of each person who weaves the hat (always by hand).
  • The finish and the hat style.

Panama Hat History

The raw material for the elaboration of the famous Panama hat is the "Cardulovica Palmata" palm leaf, commonly known by the name of "Toquilla Straw".

This plant is grown mainly in the mountainous regions of the Ecuadorian Coast and in towns of Eastern Ecuador, specifically in the Manabí, Guayas, Esmeraldas and Morona Santiago provinces.

When the Spanish conquerors arrived to what nowadays are known as the provinces of Guayas and Manabí on the Ecuadorian coast, they observed native Indians using straw hats which covered their ears and necks. These hats looked like headdresses, similar to those used by the nuns or widows in Europe at the time. It is this similarity that gave the hats the name of "Toquillas" (headdress in Spanish) and resulted in the straw from which they were made to be called "Toquilla Straw".

According to the legend, this native hat obtained its name when Teddy Roosevelt participated in the inauguration of the Panama Canal (1913). During the event he received an Ecuadorian straw hat as a gift, and without knowing the true origin, he thanked his guests for the gift mentioning it as a "Panama Hat".

In the period from 1800 to 1900 the straw hat developed into a world know hat. It was a feature of historical episodes like the California Gold Fever and events such as the Paris Exhibition in 1900.

We know today that the "Panama Hat" is made in Ecuador with the secrets for the elaboration of the hat passing from generation to generation.

Each hat is unique, completely hand made, and thus it should be cared as a very special item.

View full details