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sombrero pintao

Also spelled: sombrero pintado · sombrero ocueño

Definition

A traditional hand-woven hat made with plant fibers dyed black to form its characteristic rings. Its craftsmanship was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2017.

Example

A twenty-ring sombrero pintao costs a fortune.Un sombrero pintao de veinte vueltas cuesta una fortuna.

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Where it is used: Herrera, Coclé, nationwide
Currency: in use today
Origin: Artesanía de las provincias centrales, especialmente La Pintada y Ocú.

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