🔤 Toquillas ✨

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toquillas

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DEFINITION

stemless South American palms whose fibrous leaves are used to weave authentic Panama hats

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Local artisans in Ecuador harvest leaves from wild toquillas to weave world famous traditional Panama hats today. The flexible fibers derived from processed toquillas are exceptionally light, durable, and water resistant. Botanists studied the sustainable cultivation of native toquillas across the humid coastal forest regions. Weavers carefully split the soft fronds of toquillas into fine strands before beginning the weaving process. A grove of healthy toquillas provides vital raw materials for traditional indigenous handcraft industries.

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