Selling Hats

In the heart of Penonomé—the celebrated birthplace of Panama’s iconic sombrero pintao—a lone vendor sits quietly alongside his woven treasures. Selling Hats offers a serene, authentic look into central Panama’s deep artisan heritage, where skilled hands turn natural plant fibers into intricate, world-renowned works of wearable art. Al Sprague captures the modest dignity of rural trade and the warm, golden hues of the province, creating a timeless tribute to Panamanian craft, patience, and cultural pride.