Authentic Mexican Hammock in 100% Nylon mesh
A hammock in the colors of the Colonia Palmitas district, in the town of Pachuca . In 2015, a A group of Mexican artists painted, for more than 14 months, 209 houses, in order to condemn violence and promote a more optimistic vision of life.
The XL “Palmitas” hammock: The Mexican tradition
Chiapas is a state in southern Mexico located in the mountainous region of the country. It is home to many indigenous communities and great cultural wealth. Hammock making is an important tradition in this region, which has a positive impact on the local economy and the preservation of traditional knowledge.
Hammock making is an important additional source of income for small family communities in the Chiapas region. Local artisans work from home. This allows them to combine their work with their other family responsibilities.
Making net hammocks
The labor time required to make a 100% nylon XL hammock can take 2 to 4 days. However, larger hammocks like our Queen Maya XXL can take up to a week or more. Chiapas artisans are renowned for their expertise and speed. They can produce high quality hammocks in sufficient quantity to meet the demand.
Why a nylon hammock?
Nylon hammocks are by far a better choice than cotton hammocks . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Nylon hammocks are much more durable and water resistant . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ They are also lighter and easier to clean . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ They are more resistant to UV , bad weather and insects . Which means they do n't wear out as quickly as cotton hammocks . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Perfect for outdoor use!
Did you know?
Since its creation, the hammock has played a central role for the indigenous peoples of Central America, particularly as a hunting aid. As we know, this activity is an integral part of the survival strategies of these families. The hunt took place using two distinct methods: one called "going hunting", and the other called "going spying". Going to spy consisted of locating places where water had naturally accumulated after the rainy months. Near these sites, the hunter selected two trees, stretched out his hammock and sat there to wait for his prey. This made the wait much more bearable.
