toquilla
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A strong plant fiber used to weave fine Panama hats
- noun
- Specialized
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fibra de toquilla
- Ecuador is famous for producing high-quality toquilla used in traditional crafts.
Examples
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The artisan skillfully wove the toquilla fibers into a beautiful Panama hat.
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The artisan uses toquilla to craft beautiful hats.
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She learned how to prepare and dye toquilla for weaving baskets and hats.
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Many toquillas are harvested in Ecuador.
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The artisan skillfully wove a beautiful hat from toquilla fibers harvested in Ecuador.
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Tourists often buy handmade items crafted from toquilla to remember their trip to South America.
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She learned how to create intricate patterns using toquilla to make traditional Panama hats.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Toquilla comes from Spanish paja toquilla, meaning the fine 'straw' used to make Panama hats and other woven goods. That's why toquilla today also means the soft palm fiber itself that weavers use.