Michael Steven

Michael Steven and his family live in Montecristi. It is known for its crafts made from paja toquilla, wicker, piquigua, and wood. The high quality paja toquilla hats, known worldwide as “Panama Hats”, are famous inside and outside of the country.

Michael Steven has a small locale in his home where he has a barbershop. His clients go there to get a wide variety of haircuts, and beard and moustache styles. He works everyday and his customers are happy with his good work and service.

This loan is to buy hair clippers, dryers, scissors, beard hedgers, and to pay for electricity, etc.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ellen Donohue. View original language description.