hammocks
cotton maya daydream hammock mexico
this handmade creation is offered in partnership with novica in association with national geographic . br br enjoy a quiet evening relaxing in a new hammock . this patio furniture is handcrafted of patiently woven soft cotton threads . br br b product features b ul li crocheted and knotted by hand li li constructed utilizing ancestral techniques li li edges are adorned with fringe li li made of patiently woven soft cotton threads li li twin stretchers are carved from pine wood li li includes s hooks extender ropes and hanging instructions li li holds up to 450 pounds li li easily packs for travel to the beach or lake li ul br b story behind the art b br 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 . 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 b ships carbon neutral b 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 of the order date . br