Ecuador — handwoven
The Montecristi, woven by hand.
Exceptional hats woven strand by strand by Ecuadorian master artisans and finished by Gavilani, for those who seek luxury with culture, origin and meaning.
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Handmade. Every piece a cultural identity, shaped by hand.
3–12 months
The time it takes to create each unique piece.
Fairly paid
We value our artisans and ensure fair compensation.
UNESCO
Intangible heritage passed down through generations.
The protagonist
The Montecristi
Every hat begins as a single strand of paja toquilla, shaped by generations of Ecuadorian artisans.
The grade — the number of straw crossing points per square inch — reveals the fineness of the weave and the months of work behind each piece. It is the measure of its value.
Fino
Even weave, everyday wear
Superfino
Dense weave, months of work
Extra
The pinnacle of Montecristi
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The hands
Behind every hat, a person.
We hide neither the hands nor the place they come from. Every Montecristi carries the name of the person who wove it and the respect of fair pay — because luxury, for us, begins here.
Meet the artisans
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Guaranteed authenticity
Every hat travels with its certificate
A certificate of origin, straw grade and certified authenticity accompanies every piece — a tradition recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2012.
Gavilani in Italy
From Montecristi to Vicenza
We brought the Montecristi hat and Ecuadorian craftsmanship to Vicenza, sharing the heritage of our weavers with the world.
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