Handwoven Natural Thick String Hammock – Size XXL

Posted by admin on May 13, 2010 in Handwoven Hammocks | 25 comments

Thicker string makes comfort last longer. Find spacious comfort beauty and durability with the XXL Handwoven Thick String Hammock. This hammock has strings four times thicker than our regular Mayan to make it stronger. Using the same ancient diamond weave technique as standard Mayan hammocks this hammock is stronger yet still dangerously comfortable. The hand weaving of the incredibly soft cotton string is the secret to this hammock’s unmatched comfort and superior strength.Cotton as a material will move and breathe with you. If comfort is your driver – cotton is the choice for you. As cotton is a natural material it will fade over time due to the sun’s UV rays. Ideally cotton hammocks are used on a covered porch or area protected from elements. If you plan to keep your hammock inside for sleeping cotton is the hands down winner.

Retail Price: $139.99
Our Price: $99.99

Mayan Hammock

Posted by admin on May 6, 2010 in Hammock Articles | 28 comments

Is a Handmade Mayan Hammock What You Want?

When it comes to the Mayan hammock you might be asking what is so special about these hammocks. The main thing that you might not realize is that you are actually looking at a hammock that comes in about as many colors and designs as you could imagine. You might not realize that these Mayan hammocks also come in about as many sizes as there are people that like them. The important thing to some people is the fact that these hammocks are indeed totally hand-made. To them this is more important than any other detail that you might bring up.

Do you realize that any Mayan hammock that you might think about buying is going to be more colorful than you would ever think possible? This is because this happens to be the Mayan tradition that we are talking about here. Many of the sizes that you can and will find are going to be fit for a king… or should we say any Mayan citizen? How many times have you seen a really colorful hammock look great in the store or catalog and have sat wondering how long it would stay looking that bring?

The thing about the fact that a Mayan hammock being handmade is that you can be sure that it is made with Mercerized cotton cording that is more resistant to being faded by the sun’s sometimes punishing rays. This is something that makes all the difference to many people. They know that their hammock is going to look as good several years from now as it does right now and that is important to them for many reasons.

If you are as concerned about this as many people seem to be, you will find out that choosing a Mayan hammock is going to be the right choice for you. There are many more factors that come into play here my friends. For many people these things are the ones that really do make the difference to them so these are the things that they will focus on explicitly. If this is what matters the most to you, folks you are likely to find out that you are not alone. For many people appearances are everything. For others it is the quality of the item that makes the difference. Whichever group you happen to fall into, you only need know that you certainly are not alone in your views and feelings.

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Posted by admin on May 2, 2010 in Hammock Articles | Comments Off

The Many Types Of Hammock

The hammock as been around for a very long time, as a matter of fact for over 1000 years. It has its origins in central South America and was constructed from the Hamack tree.

Outdoor Hammock

There are various types of hammock, on of the favorites and oldest is the Mayan hammock. This hammock originated in Mexico, the Yucatan area to be precise. The Mayan hammock was originally made from cotton, however today they are mainly made from a mix of nylon and cotton. The hammock plays a very important roll in the Mayan peoples way of life. Mayan hammocks are made on a loom and are hand woven by men, women and children.

Another hammock which is very popular is the Hatteras hammock which as been around for over 30 years. In this time the Hatteras hammock as become well know for its quality and is now a premiere manufacturer of top quality hammocks.

Other designs on the market today are:

• The Rope Hammock
• Nag Head hammock, this get its name because its manufactured in Nag Head, North Carolina
• Hammock Chair
• Hammock Swing

Columbus brought the hammock to Europe around the turn of the 16th century and by the 17^th century the British Navy had adopted them for use on there sailing ships. This was because the hammock proved a safe and comfortable place to sleep for the sailors, it swayed in unison with the movement of the
ship and molded its self to the sailors body so they wouldn’t fall out. The hammock soon became a traditional and standard issue for most of the navy’s in the world. The naval hammock is normally made from canvass and rope.

The hammock as become very popular the world over and many people hang them in there gardens and on there patios. There is definitely nothing more relaxing on a summers day than to lay in your hammock with a cool drink and a good book or snoozing, letting the world pass you by.

The cost of a good hammock varies between $50 to $200 depending on the design and materials used to make it.