| The origins of the hammock are in Central and | | | | children cause. These are very popular in seaside |
| South America nearly one thousand years ago. | | | | areas because they hold up well to the salt water |
| The use of the hammock has spread globally. | | | | and sun. |
| North Americans have been using hammocks and | | | | One other outdoor hammock and chair brand that |
| chairs as outdoor furnishings for years. | | | | is gaining in popularity is The Magnolia Casual. |
| There are many different manufacturers of | | | | These hammock chairs are made of fabric that is |
| hammocks available; one of the most noted is | | | | colorful and comfortable, similar to the old porch |
| located in Pawley's Island. The Original Pawley's | | | | swing of an earlier era. Prices are approximately |
| Island Rope Hammock. It uses woven cord and | | | | $169.00 for these chairs that will take up less |
| wooden spreaders to make the width even for | | | | room then a full size hammock. |
| more comfortable resting. Prices range in the low | | | | Most of the hammocks sold can be hung |
| to mid $100.00's for a high quality handmade | | | | between trees or on a specially constructed |
| hammock. | | | | stand. Campers and hikers like to take hammocks |
| Some hammocks are made from parachute silk | | | | with them because they are easily set up and |
| or tightly woven fabric that is very strong. New | | | | lightweight to pack, in addition to being a |
| materials and fabrics are manufactured to stand | | | | comfortable place to rest after a long day's hike. |
| up to the wear and tear that wind, water and | | | | |