Cuba, an island with many faces. Sunshine, cheerfulness, beautiful nature, lots of countryside. Music and dance, too, of course. And faces we tourists hardly see, if at all.
These piled-up straw hats were on a table in Trinidad. Not in a market, but as the only stall in a narrow street. At an intersection with a wide pavement. A spot close to the main square, so many tourists passed by. A natural flow so it was never crowded at the little table and you had the idea that the hats just happened to leave there, especially for you.
For me, they represent a lot of what I saw in Cuba. Of course the sun and the many ways natural materials are used. But also the countryside with its harsh sun, where a straw hat is in place. The attention to detail, with a ribbon and beautiful weaving.
And, of course, the chance to earn some money from tourists. Which happened almost everywhere in a smooth way. Because say it yourself, when it's hot and the sun shines on your head, don't you want a nice straw hat that provides shade and coolness? I think so ;-)
                                
 
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