Sprang weaving is one of civilizations oldest weaving methods. It is a simple method of inter-locking parallel cords to produce a strong, flat fabric that is fixed in one dimension and expansive in the other dimension. The process does not use a loom and can be done between any vertical posts or small thin trees. It is labor intensive and requires a lot of walking around posts while adding and interlocking the cords. The coastal natives of the Caribbean basin and the South American Rivers used this process to produce fishing nets and hammocks, and the root word for hammock in the Caribbean was "hamaca" - Taino word for fishing net and in Venezuela was "chinchorro" -Juajiro  word for fishing net. For Details on Sprang Weave Process

This sprang-weave process produces the perfect fabric for hammocks as the cross-ways stretch creates a cocooning effect that is both safe and comfortable.  (Where these hamacas were used, it was never a good idea to fall on the ground as one could become part of the food chain.)  When modern fabrics and materials are used in the construction, the sprang-weave hammock or hamaca adds beauty to its function and becomes a life long furniture item. It becomes to furniture, what blue jeans are to clothing. 20 Ways To Use Sprang-Weave Hammock

The sprang woven hammocks sold on this site are the Nicamaka® Brand from Nicaragua and the Mayan Nylon-String hammocks - hamacas from Mexico. The Nicaraguan hamacas have thicker cords and are configured with a deeper center so that sitting up in one end is comfortable and lying at an angle allow horizontal rest.  The Mayan hamacas have lighter factory-twisted nylon cords and are configured higher in the center for perpendicular use.

The yarns used in the fabrication  of the Nicamaka®  units are imported, garment-grade factory dyed Polyesters, Polycottons and Cottons which yield beautiful and long lasting colors and designs.  The Mayan sprang-weave hamacas - hammocks are made from brightly colored,  factory-twisted Nylon strings and are light weight and very affordable.

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