hammocks
handcrafted nylon maya skies hammock double mexico
this handmade creation is offered in partnership with novica in association with national geographic . br br the maya artisans of the yucatan select cool shades of blue and lilac for the design of this inviting hammock . the hand woven nylon hammock is incredibly comfortable easy to maintain and may be stored just about anywhere . br br b product features b ul li colors blue blue green lilac li li materials 100 percent nylon chrome plated steel hooks li li bed size 78 inches long x 67 inches wide li li total length 158 inches long li li weight holds up to 450 lbs li li hanging accessories included li li hand wash separately in cold water li ul br b story behind the art b br long before the spanish arrived in 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 hand weave 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 . br br a href http www.overstock.com cgi bin d2.cgisec iid 12756 & page staticpage & page id 2432 target blank span class links what is worldstock span a br br i the handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color size and design . if buying two of the same item slight differences should be expected . note color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen . i br br i imported i br br please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information . you should expect to receive this item within 15 business days . br