Mayan Hand Woven Earthtone Striped Two Person Hammock _artisan--novica-artisan-810 Putu Oka Mahendra crafts the

Putu Oka Mahendra crafts the ceramic teapot by hand

and many other species of wildlife

faceted beads

which provides long-lasting and sustainable assistance to individuals in the communities where their artisans live and work

this petite handbag is crafted by hand

Mayan Hand Woven Earthtone Striped Two Person Hammock _artisan--novica-artisan-810 Putu Oka Mahendra crafts theMaya 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