Colombian Wayuu Hammocks - 009

Hammocks are hanging beds or hammocks where Wayuu rest, sleep, talk, hear views, works in the tissues, procreate and bring children into the world. The hammocks are made of closely woven fabrics and loose chichorros. Made entirely by hand. The component parts are: the central body, the cabuyera, the handle or grip and fringe. The cabuyera, is tied to the head, has a colorful and rich in drawings. It is woven on looms of Wye and time consuming work. The difference between the hammock and the hammock is that hammocks are made with elastic and loose fabrics and fabric hammocks are made compact and are much heavier. A curious fact: A hammock or hammock made by the Wayuu can weigh up to 6 kilos. To make a hammock takes between 2 to 6 months of manual labor. The job of weaving hammocks and hammocks begins with the so-called central body. Other parts are woven separately and together. The hammocks made by the Wayuu protect from the cold, thanks to its double-sided. They also have so-called "lateral leaflets or fringes", made of yarn hanging from sides of the body of the hammock and serve as a blanket.