Wayúu Hammock 3

XXXL Colombian Indigenous Chinchorro

This hammock is handmade by the Wayúu people, in the north of La Guajira, between Colombia and Venezuela. These are magnificent hammocks made with patience and attention to detail. An extraordinary size: 2.50m wide by 5m long, the ultimate in comfort! These pieces, rarely available on the market, make them rare and coveted items.

• Extra fine yarn
• Double-sided hammock
• Production time: 4/6 months
• Unique hand-woven model

The most expensive hammock in the world: The Wayúu hammock

The Wayúu 3 Hammock is hand-woven by authentic indigenous artisans who pour their heart and soul into each of these chinchorros. The technique used, as well as the color combinations, are unique and exclusive. Sitting and talking with their families at the back of their homes, each artisan takes between 2 and 6 months (in some cases) to make this type of hammock.

The XXXL Wayúu Hammock: A Craft Treasure

Considered a wonderful treasure and a sophisticated form of rest, these are truly portable suspended beds where you can relax and sleep. Households that have had the privilege of acquiring these masterpieces have realized how fascinating it is to have one at home. the most expensive hammocks in the world: Wayuu hammocks

Buying a chinchorro is an additional support for the sustainable development of the Wayúu communities. In this way, this tradition is maintained, and artisans have the opportunity to generate a constant income with dignity.

The origin of the word "chinchorro"

This word dates back to the Chaima language, an indigenous language spoken in northeastern Venezuela. According to the German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, this word originally referred to a fishing net or a hammock woven from plant fibers.

The Chaimas, an indigenous people living in the warm regions of Venezuela, used these nets for fishing and as beds or hammocks for resting. The history of the word "chinchorro" testifies to the cultural and linguistic richness of the indigenous peoples of the region.

One of the Wayuu legends, the spider Walekerü

Once upon a time, there was a spider known as Walekerü, who secretly wove scarves and backpacks under the moonlight. One night, a girl approached her to praise her skill with yarn. The spider, moved, offered to teach her its most precious treasure: the art of weaving. For several moons, the girl wove non-stop until she acquired the ability to reproduce the art of her teacher, the spider. When the girl reached adulthood, with her first menstruation, the spider disappeared among the branches of a tree, leaving the Wayúu technique as a legacy.

To learn more about Wayuu Hammock weaving: The weaving of Wayuu hammocks: designs and symbols.