About Us




K. Dorfzaun Panama Hat is a traditional and experienced Panama Hat brand in Ecuador and in the region since 1939. The mixture of German/Ecuadorian family roots and heritage has successfully created and managed an important variety of products. K. Dorfzaun Panama Hats partially or completely finished are recognized worldwide.

K. Dorfzaun's antique models



Our factory is located in Cuenca, a beautiful and traditional city located in the south of Ecuador where specialized handicrafts can be found. In the 19th century, due to an economic crisis, craftsmen were taught how to weave hats, hoping to enhance the crisis faced in the region. The province of Manabí in the Northern Coast of Ecuador traditionally holds the best waivers in Ecuador since generations ago.
Tomebamba river - Cuenca
The “Panama Hat” has been cataloged by high woven quality, lightness, flexibility, durability and - most important - natural fiber. Today’s fashion demands colored hats, which has pushed us to carefully research and develop color substances from natural plants, which we apply successfully. The hats are hand woven and carefully washed, whitened, steamed, etc. Ecuador is recognized internationally for its geographical location and climate, adding a unique shine to the hat fibers. This can be noted once the hat has entered the drying stage. As each hat is woven by indiviudals the client receives a completely unique model.

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