About La Siesta Hammocks

Your La Siesta hammock is a product which stems from the Indios of Central and South America and which hundreds of years ago was already called “a gift from the gods”. No wonder that Christopher Columbus, renowned discoverer, brought this relic of Latin American culture to Europe. According to history books, he revolutionised the sleeping habits of his sailing crew which until then had slept in hard, uncomfortable beds. It is said that relaxing in a hammock gave Columbus and his crew the strength and vitality they needed for further discoveries.

Even though there are no longer new continents to be discovered, your new La Siesta hammock has plenty to offer in the discovery of a new lease of life.

In Latin America hammocks were and still are considered comfortable and practical as they offer protection from moist ground, vermin and bugs. In our world hammocks are mainly used as an alternative to traditional forms of relaxation, a new savoir vivre which quickly becomes a favourite habit.

Once you have discovered the secrets of your hammock – the space saving travel companion, the romantic love nest, your own place for day dreaming and relaxation – you won’t want to part with it.

Children love hammocks. They regard a hammock not only as a resting place but also as a den where they can play. They love to make nests and swing gently with their little friends. They find in a hammock a place for cuddling and an individual realm for secure feeling.

Parents should however, bear in mind, that a hammock is neither a toy nor a gymnastic equipment and should not be used as such!

Babies sleep most soundly and peacefully in hammocks. This has already been recognised by many European mothers who lay their babies in hammocks from birth onwards. With every tiny move the baby makes, the hammock sways soothingly and rocks in reply – almost like the motion of being carried in the mother’s womb. No wonder that child care professionals consider children who have grown up with a hammock to be calmer and more stable than others.

La Siesta hammocks are produced in family homes or workshops and small enterprises in South and Central America where handcraft plays a central role.

La Siesta has strong quality control standards and stands up for fair pay to the handcrafter and for avoidance of child labour.