"Rivas" spreader bar hammock L

100% Cotton Nicaraguan Wooden Spreader Bar Hammock
The multicolored spreader bar hammock is representative of Nicaraguan culture. It is the traditional hammock found outside homes, often sheltered. It is made from natural materials and crafted using artisanal techniques on a loom.

L “Rivas” Spreader Bar Hammock: Bring the tropics to your home!

This multicolored L “Rivas” spreader bar hammock is a true artisanal masterpiece, handmade by talented artisans in Nicaragua. It is exclusive and unique, with vibrant colors that will brighten up any outdoor space. Install it wherever you like, respecting the space required for your hammock to be properly taut. Take the opportunity to have a look at our mounting page.

The relaxation duo: Hammock and hanging chair

Imagine yourself relaxing in this hammock in your garden, enjoying the beautiful weather and the vibrant colors surrounding you. It is an invitation to rest and relaxation, a peaceful refuge to escape the stress of daily life. Looking to make your relaxation area even cozier and more unique? Why not enhance it with our perfect duo? Discover the L “Masatepe” Hanging Chair, which matches this hammock.

Decorate your outdoors with our handcrafted hammock

Furthermore, using a multicolored hammock is an excellent way to add color and life to your garden or terrace. This can be especially important if you live in a place that is gray and dreary for most of the year. The multicolored hammock is a simple and elegant solution to brighten up your outdoor space and give it a touch of cheerfulness.

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Making the wooden spreader bar hammock: An artisanal activity that supports families

It is important to note that purchasing this multicolored spreader bar hammock contributes to supporting traditional craftsmanship and fair trade. Unlike industrial hammocks, which are often produced in precarious and exploitative working conditions, purchasing this hammock supports local artisans and communities in Nicaragua. It is an ethical and responsible choice that can help make a positive difference in the world. Why we have committed to fair trade for all our hammocks: Fair trade hammocks: relaxing with a clear conscience

How hammock workshops work in Nicaragua

Within each hammock workshop, a division of labor is implemented, based on the specialization of each artisan. The workshop owner assigns everyone a specific task to be performed at each stage of the production process.

Seamstresses are responsible for weaving the fringes of the hammocks. They do this work sitting on a chair outside their home, often in the company of other neighboring seamstresses. Weavers are responsible for weaving the body of the hammock on a loom. Although this is traditionally a male profession, sometimes some women handle this task. Finally, the assembler is in charge of assembling the various parts, including the fringes and the body of the hammock, as well as the bars, wooden decorations, ropes, and rings. These are the three types of workers that make up the staff of the hammock workshops.

Did you know?

On July 17th of each year, the country celebrates a day full of joy, “El Día de la Alegría” (Day of Joy): the departure of the last member of the Somoza family. After 46 years of family dictatorship, he fled, taking the National Bank's reserves with him. This special day is marked by the explosion of firecrackers, the singing of revolutionary songs, and political meetings. It is a moment of celebration where the population expresses its joy and relief, symbolizing the end of an era of oppressive power and the hope for a better future.