Our Panamas are handmade by artisans using generations-old techniques in Ecuador. Each one is unique and some even have cigar stamps to signify the weaver's seal of approval. Montecristi produces the finest Panamas. They can take up to six months to weave with extremely thinly split palm fibres to achieve the silky texture and extreme lightweight that they boast. Our Montecristi Panamas are priced according to the level of craftmanship involved in their making.