Wayuu hammock "el verano"
- Regular price
- CHF 950.00
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CHF 1,250.00 - Sale price
- CHF 950.00
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yes exactly … these are them … the masterpieces … the chinchorros
we fell in love with these special hammocks … a hammock that carries you through life
Total length 425 cm, width 240 cm, load capacity 250 kg, weight 4.9 kg
by the women of the Wayuu ethnic group, from Guajira, Colombia, handwoven in about 1 to 3 months in the Twist binding technique with swapped warp threads. This creates a complementary pattern on the front and back, “double cara”, These unique pieces are very precious and valuable.
Hammock without stand! This hammock is NOT compatible with Anymaka stand
Fairtrade Colombia
The San Jacinto Craftsmen's Cooperative in Colombia is a women-run business. From marketing and accounting to dyeing, spinning, and weaving the hammocks, everything is in the hands of women from San Jacinto. The truly unique patterns and colors, as well as the spirit of the weavers, make each hammock a unique, one-of-a-kind piece. We've been working together since 1996.
The family business
In 2009, we set another milestone with our new partner, Gabriel, on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. For generations, the Family business Weaving, processing, and selling hammocks. Passion and immense knowledge are passed down from generation to generation.
The loyalty the workers show to their bosses is impressive; the atmosphere in the workshops is correspondingly warm and open, and mutual trust prevails. Most are long-term employees and appreciate the clean, quiet working conditions and fair pay.
Like us, the family business is committed to Innovation, quality and fairness a.
Chinchorros Wayuu (Chinchorro means hammock)
The Wayuu people are an indigenous ethnic group. They live in the semi-desert region of Guajira, on the Caribbean Sea, bordering Venezuela. matriarchal society The tribe is divided into approximately 14 clans, which form the core of the people. There are few villages, and the people live on rancherias, a very simple type of farm. They don't own much; often, their only possessions are a few goats. Income opportunities are scarce; one of these is weaving chinchorros or bolsas, round, colorful carrying bags that are very popular. They are true masters of these weaving techniques, renowned throughout South America.
Chinchorros are usually made by women in one to three months. The various weaving techniques are complex and laborious. They create fantastic patterns that often have symbolic meaning. Depending on the technique, the cloth can be pleasantly soft or feel rather firm—in any case, it's a cloth that meets all the requirements of the ideal hammock.
We buy these special hammocks directly from the producers whenever possible and can thus contribute to their livelihood.
This Rolls-Royce of hammocks is considered a status symbol throughout Latin America. They are designed to last a lifetime and are therefore sold secondhand at hefty prices.
Shipping at AlpineWorks Swiss
Shipping information:
For orders from Switzerland, shipping is done directly from our Swiss warehouse.
For orders from EU countries, goods are shipped from our German warehouse. No additional customs fees apply within the EU duty-free zone.
The following countries belong to the EU customs-free zone:
Germany, France, Italy, Spain*, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania, Cyprus, Malta.
* Note: The Canary Islands are not part of the EU customs-free zone. See below.
Deliveries to Great Britain are subject to customs clearance, which must be carried out at your own expense.
For deliveries to the Canary Islands, customs duties are also charged – these are not included in the purchase price.
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At AlpineWorks Swiss GmbH, we take shipping seriously – because we know that your anymaka hammock and accessories should arrive quickly and safely. That's why we rely on strong partners: In Switzerland, we rely on the trusted Swiss Post, while in Europe we work with DHL. Our shipping is more than just logistics – it's a promise of quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
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We value what is important to you:
- Environmental friendliness: Sustainability is important to us. With Swiss Post, we use one of the most environmentally friendly logistics services in Switzerland, relying on modern technologies and CO₂-optimized processes. In Europe, DHL works with initiatives like "GoGreen" to reduce emissions – so your shipping stays green!
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