Mayan Hand Woven Earthtone Striped Two Person Hammock _artisan--novica-artisan-810 Convenient Kangaroo Pocket & Drawstring

Convenient Kangaroo Pocket & Drawstring Hood: The front kangaroo pocket provides a handy place to keep your hands warm or store small items

Ikat is a near universal weaving style common to many world cultures

The nuns provide employment training and support along with food and accommodations

TEXDA is a center of excellence in Uganda where women develop their creativity skills in textile design and garment production

faceted beads

Mayan Hand Woven Earthtone Striped Two Person Hammock _artisan--novica-artisan-810 Convenient Kangaroo Pocket & DrawstringMaya 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