World Menagerie Sumaiyah Classic Hammock

Rich ivory holds the promise of sweet relaxation in a hand-woven hammock from Mexico. The Sumaiyah Artists of the Yucatán preserve this ancient heritage as they weave thick nylon cords according to age-old techniques. Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Sumaiyah 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. Sumaiyah Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Sumaiyah 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. It easily packs for travel to the beach or lake. Extender ropes (measuring 1 meter), hammock hooks ("S" hooks), and step-by-step instructions included for easy installation. NOTE: Because each is woven individually by hand, measurements ...