string hammock

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.

The serene blues of the Mexican Caribbean are repeated in a hand-woven hammock. It invites a blissful afternoon with a pitcher of iced tea and a good book. Maya Artists of the Yucatán 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.

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.

From the tropical lands of Brazil, a refreshing design comes to add extra comfort to those peaceful days of rest. Handcrafted by the Hammock Artisans of Ceará, this exquisite accessory—designed as a single hammock—is made from cotton threads for a soft sensation, featuring a striped pattern of yellow, orange, purple and green hues on a sapphire base tone reminiscent of the region's beaches.

Featuring lovely floral fringe work in azure that dangles from the sides, this artisanal double hammock is created by Brazil's Hammock Artisans of Ceará. The talented artisans weave the hammock by hand from cotton, featuring a rainbow of stripes that decorates the bed.