hammocks
handcrafted cotton colors of mexico hammock double mexico
this handmade creation is offered in partnership with novica in association with national geographic . br br vivid mexican colors in natural cotton distinguish this king size hand woven yucatecan hammock by the maya artists of the yucatan . the hammock molds to the contours of the body for unparalleled comfort and easily packs for travel to the beach or lake . br br b product features b ul li colors blue orange green li li materials 70 percent cotton 30 percent nylon li li bed size 78 inches long x 70 inches wide li li total length 158 inches long li li weight 1.85 kg li li s hooks and extender ropes included li li hanging instructions included li li holds up to 450 lbs 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