“Izamal” XL Mexican Hammock
Authentic Mexican 100% nylon mesh hammock
This hammock is inspired by the colors of the Izamal convent. Built on a high Mayan platform, this convent was an important intellectual center in the 16th century: it housed an Indian school and a Mayan language learning center.
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XL Mexican hammock "Izamal": the meaning of yellow in Mexican cultures
Yellow has a very special meaning in Latin America, and especially in Mexican cultures. Associated with light and energy, it is considered a lucky charm. For Mexican hammocks, yellow represents joy, happiness, and luck. It is also a color that symbolizes fertility and abundance.
The comfort and freshness of the Mexican hammock
For Hamac del Sol, the Mexican hammock is the best hammock in the world for hot weather. Woven with fine thread, it lets air pass through its mesh for cool nights.
The place of the hammock in Mexican life
For those who have never had the opportunity to visit Mexico, it is difficult to imagine how much the hammock has marked, and still marks, this country. Today, in the provinces as on the coasts, the hammock serves as a bed in thousands of Mexican homes. It is in the Yucatán that the majority of inhabitants sleep in their hammock at night, regardless of their social class or place of residence. Learn more: How to lie down properly in a Mexican hammock
The advantages of nylon hammocks
Our 100% nylon hammocks offer several advantages compared to cotton hammocks:
- Resistance
- Easy care
- Comfort
Nylon mesh hammocks can stay outside: they easily withstand the sun, rain, and frost. Remember to wash your hammock at least once a year: How to wash my hammock
Mexican hammocks: decorative elements for your garden
Did you know? If you are setting up your garden as a dining and relaxation area, think about decorating it with light-colored hammocks. When not in use, these hammocks become simple decorative elements that define the space, like light curtains. Their texture and fringes pair them perfectly with flowers and wooden beams, for a decor imbued with calm and serenity.