The history of the hat made in the Andes is fascinating. Indigenas in many parts of Peru inhabit La Sierra or the mountain region, the Andes. The hat was brought by europeans to the indigenous lands in Southamerica but also Indigenous people in South America have a long history of protecting their heads against the cold weather with hats.
This hats have been completed adapted to their environment so initially made with european's techniques is a timeless accesory that has survived for centuries and up to today is part of the Indigenous of Otavalo typical's attire.
Hand made by indigenous families of Otavalo and descendants of the same ethnicity, this hats are of incredible high quality and standards.