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Esperanza" XL Mexican hammock
Esperanza" XL Mexican hammock
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Authentic Mexican hammock 100% Nylon mesh
3 shades of green for this hammock with multiple symbols: the avocado, Mexico is the world's leading producer; the cactus, a staple of Mexican cuisine; and the green of the Mexican flag, signifying the hope of an entire people.
See how our Mexican hammocks are made
The "Esperanza" XL Mexican Hammock
The "Esperanza" XL Mexican Hammock is one of our Mexican hammocks, hand-woven using methods handed down from generation to generation. They are made in Chiapas, a state in southern Mexico where a majority of Mayan descendants still live.
Choosing the perfect size for a Mexican hammock
When you look at Mexican hammock offers online, the variety of sizes can seem quite bewildering. The length of our Mexican hammocks remains relatively constant (from 4M to 4m20), but it's the width that varies. Our XL hammocks (like this one) measure 1m80, enough for an adult under 1m80 to sit comfortably diagonally. By choosing a wider, heavier hammock, you're investing in more intensive craftsmanship and greater comfort, as with our XXL hammocks.
Deciphering the materials used in Mexican hammocks
The choice of yarn plays a very important role in the manufacture and specification of Mexican hammocks. Two types of yarn dominate: Sturdy, roomy coarse cotton hammocks, perfect for family use. For those who prefer a finer yarn, mercerized cotton is a good option. A modern alternative is represented by our hammocks, made from fine nylon that offers highly stretchable comfort. It is far more resistant to rain and sun than cotton, and ideal for shaded environments. Bear in mind that the diagonal is the most comfortable position, making the width of the hammock the most important dimension to consider when making your choice.
How much do our XL Mexican hammocks weigh?
2.5 kg! Certainly the strongest XL Mexican hammock on the market.
Fixings to suit all types of hammock.
Don't forget to check out our fastening offers on this page. They're clearly marked and have been selected to match your hammock or chair hammock perfectly!
The evolution of Mexican hammock exports: a history of expertise
For the record, over 10 years ago, Mexican hammocks suffered a significant drop in exports, attributed to a transfer of skills. Indeed, several craftsmen's associations (not seeing the harm) organized training courses for foreign craftsmen to learn the techniques involved in making Mexican hammocks, a product that has become fashionable in certain Western countries. Find out more about Mexican hammocks
Skills transfer: foreign craftsmen learn to weave Mexican hammocks
The Mexican artisan community soon realized that these foreign craftsmen, back in their homeland, had started making the famous Mexican hammocks themselves, resulting in a drop in sales, particularly exports to Switzerland.
Unexpected consequences: falling sales and Chinese interest
Added to this was the interest shown by Chinese manufacturers, who in 2006 sent several students to Yucatan to take hammock-making courses, and there was a significant risk that the Chinese would mass-produce these Mexican hammocks and flood the market with hundreds of thousands of pieces.
Changing course: the reaction of Mexican craftsmen
Subsequently, this fear considerably altered the training strategy of Mexican craftsmen, who became quite reluctant to share their knowledge. "You don't always win by opening up the wisdom of a thousand years".
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