sapphire

Maya Artists of the Yucatan weave glistening sapphire threads into a welcoming hammock. 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.

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.

This sapphire blue scarf from Vinita in Thailand features the coarse nubby texture of "bark silk", or raw silk. The scarf is woven by hand with a loose, airy weave.

Please note: This material has a coarse, slub texture which is inherent to the raw silk and the handwoven process.

Trimmed with herringbone and kantha, or running stitch embroidery, this flattering tunic comes from Ritu Agnihotri. Sapphire and sky blue surround the neckline, and handwoven cotton evokes desert sands. The blouse slips over the head, while slits at the hem enable an easy fit.

Woven of cotton on a traditional foot pedal loom, this sapphire-hued single hammock is the pride of designer Estuardo Cofino in Guatemala. The sturdy and comfortable fabric hammock features crocheted details and tassels that trim both sides. With sturdy ropes and galvanized S-hooks, the hammock is ready to become your favorite lounging spot.

For a socially-conscious alternative to other materials, this eye-catching messenger bag is handcrafted of faux suede, designed by Costa Rica's Isabel Treminio. It features a solid color in sapphire with black accents, draped over the shoulder on an adjustable strap. The utilitarian bag features a zipper pocket at the back and two at the front of the flap, which opens with a magnetic snap to reveal two open pockets underneath. The bag's main compartment opens with a zipper, revealing a lined interior with a large and a small pocket.

A sumptuous swath of shimmering indigo blue silk is ready to embrace you. Thai artisan Vinita presents this versatile handwoven shawl, ravishing in a heavenly sapphire hue.

Please note that this raw silk fabric may have subtle slubs; these are part of the weaving process and are not flaws.