Hammock Culture
March 6th, 2009
Hammock weaving in traditional dress
The hammock culture is very interesting in that it involves a large process from the products development to the end user. The manufacturing of Trova Hammocks does not include a large factory where people come to work everyday, but the hammocks are made in Mayan homes in the Yucatan. The hammocks are fairly traded in that the materials are delivered to the homes of the families, in certain communities, where on average the body of a hammock a day is made. Next, the hammocks are taken to another pueblo where the arms are put on the hammocks by other families. This is done for consistency and checks and balances. After the hammocksare complete, the families are paid a fair price to compensate for their time and patience to help them sustain their families and live more comfortably. Finally, the hammocks are delivered to Trova´s warehouse in Merida where they are inspected three times, repaired if needed, packaged, and delivered to the end user.
Blake with Mayan Family
The culture of the hammock does not only include the people that enjoy lying in their hammocks relaxing, reading their favorite books, and taking siestas, but it also includes over 500 families feeding their children, sending their children to school, and maintaining a comfortable and sustainable lifestyle in the beautiful and special towns of the Yucatan.
Hammock weaving in home
Blake with Poc Family
Categories: Mexico | Tags: Chumayel, hammocks, Kinil, Mama, Mani, Mayan, mayan hammocks, Merida, Mexico, Teabo, Tikit, Trova, Trova Imports, Xaya | 1 Comment
