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Lemonade, a good book, and a lazy afternoon: enjoy them all while relaxing in this blissfully comfortable hammock. Maya Artists of the Yucatan use traditional techniques to skillfully hand-weave this splendid hammock. Soft and sturdy, its bright tropical colors and superb craftsmanship will make it the most popular spot in the backyard.

Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

It easily packs for travel to the beach or lake. Extender ropes (measuring 1 meter), hammock hooks ("S" hooks), and step-by-step instructions are included for easy installation.

NOTE: Because each is woven individually by hand, measurements may vary by as much as ten centimeters. There may be slight color variations from hammock to hammock.

Celebrating the colors of Carnival, Brazil's Hammock Artisans of Ceará create an inviting hammock. Woven of cotton, each end features rows of macramé, and long, lavish macramé lace adorns each side.

Bright rainbow colors cover this hammock with tropical elegance. From Brazil's Hammock Artisans of Ceará, the cotton hammock is finished by hand with braids leading to the hanging loops.

Parallel bands of blue, yellow and purple capture the bright energy of Rio's Carnival. From Hammock Artisans of Ceará, the woven cotton hammock is finished by hand.

Vivid red comes to life in a beautiful hammock. Woven of cotton, each end features rows of macramé. Brazil's Hammock Artisans of Ceará create a masterpiece of style and comfort, bordered with lavish fringed lace, crocheted by hand.

Please note: the hand-crocheted side panels may vary somewhat in pattern from the image shown. However, the overall style and color will remain the same.

This bright red Brazilian hammock is woven of cotton by the talented Hammock Artisans of Ceará. They crochet fringes by hand and include sturdy eucalyptus spreader bars for comfort.

Please note: the hand-crocheted side panels may vary somewhat in pattern from the image shown. However, the overall style and color will remain the same.

With a rainbow-full of colors, this cotton hammock promises a much deserved relaxation. It comes from Brazil's Hammock Artisans of Ceará and it is finished with florid details that are crocheted by hand.

Please note: the hand-crocheted side panels may vary somewhat in pattern from the image shown. However, the overall style and color will remain the same.

Relax in this attractive and durable nylon hand crafted hammock striped in bright blue, yellow, red and green. This single-sized hammock is presented by the Maya Artists of the Yucatan of Mexico, who say about their work: "We seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Mayan hammock. For us, the hammock is a work of art.“

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

This red, blue and white hammock is certain to inspire those with a patriotic heart from several different countries. Woven by hand, this nylon hammock comes from Maya Artists of the Yucatán who create it in the same way they have for centuries.

Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

This red, white and blue hammock is certain to inspire those with a patriotic heart. Woven by hand, the nylon rope hammock comes from Maya Artists of the Yucatán, who create it in the same way they have for centuries.

Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

Woven by hand in cheerful colors, this hammock invites a siesta. Maya Artists of the Yucatán create it in the same way they have for centuries, finishing the ends with strong loops for hanging.

Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

Please note: For best results, store indoors when not in use. Colors may bleed when wet.

NOTE: Because each is woven individually by hand, measurements may vary by as much as ten centimeters. There may be slight color variations from hammock to hammock.

Woven by hand in tropical green, yellow, orange and hibiscus red, this colorful cotton hammock invites a siesta. Maya Artists of the Yucatán create it in the same way they have for centuries, finishing the ends with strong loops for hanging.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

Please note: For best results, store indoors when not in use. Colors may bleed when wet.