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.

Woven in the traditional Maya style, this double rope hammock will provide many hours of comfortable lounging. The navy blue hammock is hand woven of cotton yarns by Maya Artists of the Yucatan, and makes an attractive addition to a patio or backyard.

Woven by hand in Pacific blue, 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.

Because each one is individually handmade, size can vary slightly.

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.