Our panama hat supplier sent us a series of photographs that document the making of the Panama Hat. The finest hats come from Ecuador where the climate makes it ideal for growing the toquilla straw used in making the hats. Ecuador is also home to the world’s finest hat weavers.
The straw is first chopped down and transported. 
The fiber is split into narrow strands from the stem.
The straw is dried and then bleached, if necessary.
The straw is woven and blocked into shape.
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David Morgan is proud to present the Burke and Wills by Akubra. This hat is part of Akubra’s Heritage Collection of premium hats. It is a western-style hat with a crown that reaches to 5 inches at the front and 5 1/2 inches at the sides.
Like the Territory, the brim is a wide 4 inches. There are 3 eyelets on each side.
Unique for our line of Akubras is the center crease with side dents. This shape is often found in the American West where it is known as the Cattleman’s Crease. A horsehair band finishes off the hat with style.
Burke and Wills
Sand colored. Sizes 7 to 7 5/8 (56 to 61).
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David Morgan presents a new line of nylon whips from Karaka Products of New Zealand. They are machine-braided nylon, with a lead shot loaded nylon fall and cracker. Nylon whips are generally less expensive than hand braided leather whips and maintenance free. If they get dirty, you can wash them with water. They work well in rain, mud and snow. We offer two types of Karaka whips: an 8 foot bullwhip, and a 6 foot stockwhip.
Item 368 in our store, the 8 foot Karaka Bullwhip:
Item 366 in our store, the 6 foot Karaka Stockwhip
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For those of you who are interested in more pictures of our #455 10 foot bullwhip, we have a few close-ups for you.
The full whip
Close-up of the coil
Close-up of the braid
The handle
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