Wear it. Feel it. Carry centuries of craftsmanship.
Casa Bonita’s Luxe Fedora Fino Panama Hat is handwoven by the women of Las Juanitas Single Mothers Association in Sandoná, Colombia. Exceptionally lightweight, breathable and silky to the touch, it offers effortless sun protection with timeless elegance. A refined piece that brings together heritage, style and purpose — far beyond anything mass-produced.
Product Features:
- Fino Quality — a finely handwoven Panama hat with a smooth, lightweight finish that offers comfort, durability and effortless elegance
- Weave Density — Fino hats feature a refined weave, typically around 16–22 weaves per inch, creating a balance of breathability and strength
- Lightweight and breathable Iraca Palm — ideal for warm Australian climates
- SPF 40+ sun protection — designed for everyday wear and travel
- Unisex fedora design with wide brim — timeless and versatile styling
- Handwoven over 2+ weeks — exceptional craftsmanship in every piece
- Adjustable fit with complimentary foam insert — comfort meets flexibility
- Materials: Natural Iraca Palm, natural dyes, quality ribbon band
Product Care:
- Hold the hat only by the brim
- Do not leave your hat in a car, as the extreme temperature may dry out and break the Iraca Palm fibres
- After wearing the hat on very hot days (30+ degrees) in dry environments, allow the hat to cool down and finely spray with a little water. Check the Iraca Palm fibres are fully dry before storing it
- See video below
The Craft Story
The Luxe Fedora Panama Hat is handwoven in Sandoná, Nariño — a region renowned for its Iraca Palm weaving tradition. The women of Las Juanitas Single Mothers Association spend over two weeks carefully weaving each hat by hand, using techniques passed down through generations. Each fibre is softened, dyed and intricately interlaced to create a refined, flexible weave with a signature silky finish. This slow, meticulous process cannot be replicated at scale — making every hat a unique expression of cultural heritage and artisan mastery.
Origin:
Sandona, Nariño, Colombia
Artisan Group:
Las Juanitas Single Mothers Association
Learn more about Las Juanitas here
Your Impact with Every Purchase:
- Your purchase directly supports Las Juanitas Single Mothers Association in Colombia
- Preserves traditional Iraca Palm weaving — a centuries-old artisan technique
- Every piece is unique — small-batch, never mass-produced
Know someone who lives for travel, style and meaningful design?
The Luxe Fedora Panama Hat makes an exceptional birthday, holiday or milestone gift. Pair it with a Wayuu bag or artisan accessories for a complete Casa Bonita gift set.
Wholesale
Interested in stocking Luxe Fedora Panama Hats in your store?
Casa Bonita can create a collection to suit the aesthetic of your store. Casa Bonita offers wholesale pricing at 50% off RRP with a minimum order of $300 AUD
Explore wholesale partnership opportunities here
Handcrafted Variation Note
Each piece is handcrafted individually, meaning slight variations in tone, texture and measurement (up to 20%) are a natural part of the process — and what makes your piece entirely your own. This is not considered a fault.
Measuring your Head Size:
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- Place a tape measure at the centre back of your head
- Bring it forward above your ears and below your hairline
- Meet at the centre of your forehead
- Keep the tape firm but not tight for a comfortable fit
Casa Bonita Hat Size Guide:
| Centimetres | Inches |
Casa Bonita
Iraca Luxe Hats Size
|
Casa Bonita
Rollable Cane Hat
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 2.5 | Children XS | |
| 53 | 3 | Children XS | |
| 54 | 21 1/4 | 3.5 | Children XS |
| 55 | 21 5/8 | 4 | Small |
| 56 | 22 | 4.5 | Small |
| 57 | 22 3/8 | 5 | Medium |
| 58 | 22 3/4 | 5.5 | Medium |
| 59 | 23 1/8 | 6 | Large |
| 60 | 23 1/2 | 6.5 | Large |
| 61 | 23 7/8 | 7 | X-Large |
| 62 | 24 1/4 | 7.5 | X-Large |
| 63 | 24 5/8 | 8 | XX-Large |
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR HAT
WEBSITE -HAT CARE by Casa Bonita Lifestyle
Natural Luxe | Artisan Crafted | Uniquely Yours
You can now order your favourite products directly from Casa Bonita Artisan partners. Through our pre-order model, we ensure sustainable, small-batch production — delivering beauty with purpose, empowering women, and preserving cultural heritage.
- Choose your product: Select your preferred design and colourway.
- Confirm your pre-order: We coordinate with our Artisan partners for small-batch production.
- Production & care: Each product is crafted with natural fibres and meticulous finishing.
- Quality assurance: Every product is checked for durability and premium presentation.
- Dispatch & tracking: We share tracking details once your order ships.
- Celebrate impact: Your purchase empowers Artisans and preserves cultural legacy.
Transit Times
- Approximately 4 weeks: Assorted colours of handwoven Iraca Palm and Wayuu collections.
- Approximately 8 weeks: Black Clay / La Chamba and Crochet Fique collections.
Pre-order items are crafted to order and shipped from our Artisan partners.
Wholesale & Corporate Enquiries
Partner with Casa Bonita
Co-design with our Artisan partners directly, or co-curate a sustainable bespoke range for your gallery, museum, resort, or concept store. Every collaboration celebrates cultural legacy and empowers women through conscious craftsmanship.
Wholesale Features
- Custom assortments and colourways available
- Recommended MOQs for volume pricing
- Product labels with Artisan Story Cards included
Transit Times
- Approximately 4 weeks: Assorted colours of handwoven Iraca Palm, Wayuu collections, and some hand-crochet Fique products.
- Approximately 8 weeks: Black Clay / La Chamba and crochet Fique collections.