In our latitudes it is often the opinion of the word hammock comes from the words mat and hang. This is technically incorrect. The word from the word komt hamáka (Caribbean, Creole) or hamaca (Spanish). Only the Dutch have the word "hangmat" changed, with the spread, the word will make its way into the German [...]
Posted by admin on 07.08.2008 at 10:53 am / / Tagged: hammock , net hammock , fabric hammocks , hammock , Maya , Mexico
The advantage of a net hammock compared to a conventional hammock is extra wide deck area. Hammocks from Brazil are often up to 1.60 wide. These are very well suited for 2 people. However, if more than 2 people in one place such a hammock in the garden then it is tight. Not so with a hammock from Brazil. [...]
Posted by admin on 07.08.2008 at 10:41 am / / Tagged: hammock , net hammock , maya , Mexico , net hammock
The first hammocks were woven from the bark of the tree Hamak. The Sisal (looks similar to aloe vera) later replaced the bark as the material. Sisal was unavailable and was especially soft sisal. It was not until about 60 years ago sisal was replaced by cotton. Sisal is often rumored that it was the better material against mosquitoes, [...]
Posted by admin on 07.10.2007 at 12:50 pm / / Tagged: hammock , net hammock , fabric hammocks , history , hammocks , Mayan , Mexico , origin
The hammock had in its history, a dual function. It has been used for recreation and for work. The word hammock (English: hammock, Spanish: hamaca) comes from the Taino Indian word meaning "a waste of fishing net." The network was used for fishing but also for everyday use. It protects the bed of snakes, and [...]
Posted by admin on 07.10.2007 at 12:50 pm / / Tagged: hammock , net hammock , fabric hammocks , history , hammock , maya , origin
The hammock is a fabric sling used for sleeping or resting. It consists of cloth or a network of twine or thin natural or synthetic rope stretched between two firm Which is seeking points as trees or attached to a metal or wood structure. Hammocks are widely used for relaxation in backyards, cottages, and waterfront [...]
Posted by admin on 18.01.2007 at 8:31 pm / / Tagged: hammock , Christobal Colomb , hammock , history , maya , mexico