'Nature's Essence,' hammock (large) Review
'Nature's Essence,' hammock (large) Feature
- Handmade by Maya Artists of the Yucatan
- Ships from Mexico within 7 days
- Hanging accessories included
- Holds up to 400 lbs.
- Instructions included
'Nature's Essence,' hammock (large) Overview
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Rich earth tones combine with soft, sturdy nylon (100%) in a hammock that is as handsome as it is comfortable. Yucatan artists follow time-honored traditions to hand-weave this piece. In many parts of Latin America, the hammock is used for sleeping, and it is said that the Maya hammock cradles the body like a loving mother. It packs easily for the beach, ranch or lake house. Install it in the garden for a summer of peaceful relaxation. Extra large ropes, hammock hooks, and step-by-step instructions included for easy installation. NOTE: Because each hammock is woven individually by hand, measurements may vary by as much as ten centimeters. Artisan Info: 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. "Both men and women hand-weave magnificent and unique hammocks with colors and
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