Mayan Hand Woven Earthtone Striped Two Person HammockMaya Artists of the Yucatan follow time honored traditions when creating this hammock. This hand woven piece is crafted from soft, sturdy nylon. Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Mayans 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. Maya Artists of the Yucatan