backyard hammock

Mirna Hernandez develops the traditional shape of a hammock into an inviting. Woven of sturdy cotton and finished by hand, the cozy swing evokes the sands of Montelimar beach. It is suspended from brass rings and a guacimo wood rod, and finished with hand-crocheted trim.

Kick back and relax with your favorite book or a cold drink in this gorgeous hammock swing. The Maya Artists of Yucatan collective hand-weave it from 100% cotton rope in ivory and add a beautiful tasseled fringe for a very glamorous finish. Ropes, wooden rod, and hammock hooks are provided for easy installation.

Hammocks have been used by Mayan peoples since pre-Hispanic times. The Maya Artists of the Yucatan collective seeks to keep this ancient art alive by providing its members with training, access to new materials and techniques, and financial support.

Stretch out and relax in this generously-sized triple hammock from Maya Artists of the Yucatan. The ivory rope hammock is hand woven from all-cotton yarns in the Maya tradition. There are loops at both ends which make it easy to suspend from trees, posts, or a hammock stand.

Ivory-colored threads give this hammock a calming, natural appearance. Made in Mexico by the Maya artists of the Yucatan, the hammock is hand-woven from weather resistant nylon threads. Decorative tassels hang from the sides.

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

This comfortable hammock in black and ivory is destined to enhance your treasured moments of sweet relaxation. Skilled Maya Artists of the Yucatan hand-weave this hammock using the same techniques as their Maya ancestors.

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.

Natural ivory evokes the powdered sugar sands of the Mexican Caribbean. Woven by hand, this hammock is perfect for patio, deck or garden. Its weave molds to the contours of the body for unparalleled comfort. The Maya considered the sensation to be similar to the "loving embrace of a mother." Maya Artists of the Yucatán create it in the same way they have for centuries.

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

Preserving a legacy of centuries, the Maya Artists of the Yucatan craft this beautiful hammock. The generously-sized double hammock is made by hand from ivory cotton and features long, luxurious fringe on both sides.

This beige hand-woven hammock recalls the soft sands of the Caribbean. Mexico's Maya Artists of the Yucatán preserve the weaving techniques inherited from their Maya ancestors to ensure the hammock tradition.

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.

This beige hand-woven cotton hammock recalls the soft sands of the Caribbean. Mexico's Maya Artists of the Yucatán preserve the weaving techniques inherited from their Maya ancestors to ensure the hammock tradition.

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 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.

Featuring stripes of taupe, espresso, and alabaster, this double cotton hammock from Brazil makes a beautiful addition to any garden or backyard. Lilian Barros presents the hammock, which is completed at the sides with dangling bunting-like edge work and elegant floral lace.

Preserving a legacy of centuries, the Maya Artists of the Yucatan craft this beautiful hammock. The generously-sized triple hammock is made by hand from ivory cotton and features long, luxurious fringe on both sides.

In royal blue and natural ivory, this thick hammock is bordered with crocheted lace and tassels. Mexico's Maya Artisans of the Yucatan weave the hammock with ancestral techniques using doubled cotton yarn for a thicker texture. The hammock's loops are crafted with nylon threads. 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.

To wash, hook the loops together and keep out of the basin to avoid hammock from getting tangled.