| Hammocks have been traditionally found in South | | | | molding of the fabric around you like a blanket |
| American, Yucatan and Caribbean cultures. The | | | | only enhances the comfort of the hammock. This |
| art of creating hammocks has been passed down | | | | is why Mayan hammocks are believed to be the |
| for centuries and is well known to the areas. | | | | most comfortable hammocks. For this reason, |
| Today, the hammock trade is largely supplied by | | | | they are some of the most sought after |
| Mayan women from the Yucatan of Mexico. | | | | hammocks around the world. |
| The women earn an income supplying the | | | | A hammock feels so comfortable because of its |
| hammock trade often through their own | | | | low center of gravity. This makes for a stable |
| co-operatives. In this way, the women can work | | | | position and is the basis for its comfort. This is |
| on making hammocks while taking care of their | | | | what made hammocks a favorite for sailors. |
| children. The children also apprentice the craft and | | | | Since they rock with the movement of the ship, |
| the methods are passed on to them. Through | | | | it made sleeping on a ship much safer than a bed. |
| co-operatives, funds are often earmarked for | | | | A hammock's aesthetic beauty is also part of its |
| community development projects. | | | | appeal. The best Mayan hammocks are hand |
| Modern hammocks imitate the traditional | | | | woven, 100% cotton making each one a unique |
| construction of the tightly wound threads, but | | | | work of art. The colors are vibrant and warm |
| have made several changes that make | | | | which adds to their seductive charm. |
| hammocks more comfortable. Hammocks of | | | | Decorative fabrics and pillows can make a |
| today are much larger so people can really spread | | | | hammock an elegant addition to any deck or |
| out and get comfortable. | | | | veranda. A big hit with B & B owners, |
| The size of your hammock is going to be the | | | | private villas and inns, they offer a wonderful |
| biggest factor in determining your comfort level | | | | place to sit outside, to let guests relax and |
| and enjoyment. You will frequently see Mayan | | | | rejuvenate. They bring joy and memories to a |
| hammocks described by the amount of people | | | | guest house visit or a weekend stay at a cabin or |
| they hold. This can be a bit misleading because a | | | | resort. |
| small hammock can hold a surprising amount of | | | | An attractive outdoor and garden accessory, a |
| weight and people, but in order to do that it will | | | | hammock is the perfect backyard or travel |
| be stretched tight and not feel comfortable. | | | | compliment that provides unparalleled comfort, |
| On the other hand, one person can sit in a large | | | | sets the mood and holds the most memories. If |
| hammock in total comfort and not feel like they | | | | you want to create signature moments for your |
| are being swallowed up by a bunch of extra | | | | friends, family or guests, a hammock while be the |
| material! The fabric of the hammock will actually | | | | one thing that everyone will remember and look |
| mold around the curves of your body. The | | | | forward to on their next visit. |