Cotton hammock, 'Diamonds in the Jungle' (double) (Mexico)

Juana de Arco Valderas Puch preserves Yucatan's legendary hammock weaving tradition assisted by Taller Maya. Here in Yucatan, we prefer to sleep on a hammock than a bed, explains the skilled weaver. She weaves the lush green cotton hammock by hand, expertly forming discreet diamond patterns. Hand wash by hooking the loops over a clothes hanger, leaving it outside of the basin or bucket. Leave the hammock to dry stretched out, in the shade.