Sombrero de pava
A wide brimmed straw hat worn by mountain farmers that became a symbol of jíbaro identity. It appears in monuments, on coffee labels and in the island's political iconography. It is still woven by hand and sold at fairs and craft shops.
Example
The straw hat you see on jíbaro monuments and coffee tins is the pava.
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Frequently asked questions
Does it actually work against the sun?
Yes, that is what it was made for. The wide brim shades face and neck, which is what field work needs.
Does it carry political meaning?
It has been used as a symbol by island political movements. As a garment it remains, above all, farm work clothing.
