Ocean Waves Mayan Rope Style Double Nylon Handmade Hammock Mexico Pushpanjali Fair Trade The over-the-shoulder straps are uniquely

The over-the-shoulder straps are uniquely adjustable through a larger stainless steel ring that drapes down like a Toga dress while providing fashion appeal

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Each dress is designed by Mata Traders and handcrafted by a women's cooperative that is democratically structured

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This necklace by Somluck Komolmith features two narrow strands of gemstones in exotic shades of blue that flow gracefully around the neck

Ocean Waves Mayan Rope Style Double Nylon Handmade Hammock Mexico Pushpanjali Fair Trade The over-the-shoulder straps are uniquelyNavy blue and white create the illusion of soothing frothy waves. The design is by Maya Artists of the Yucatan, who use traditional weaving techniques with experienced skill. Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya 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.