Wayúu 3 hammock

Colombian Indigenous Chinchorro XXXL

This hammock is made by the Wayúu people, in northern La Guajira between Colombia and Venezuela. These magnificent hammocks are made with patience and attention to detail. An extraordinary size: 2.50 m wide by 5 m long, the ultimate in comfort! These pieces are rarely available on the market, making them rare and coveted objects.

• Extra fine wire
• Double-sided hammock
• Production time: 4/6 months
• Unique hand-woven design

The most expensive hammock in the world: The Wayúu hammock

The Wayúu 3 Hammock is hand-woven by authentic indigenous craftsmen who leave their heart and soul in each of these chinchorros. The technique used and the color combinations are unique and exclusive. Sitting talking with their families in the back of their homes, each artisan takes between 2 and 6 months (in some cases) to make this type of hammock.

The Wayúu XXXL hammock: a handcrafted treasure

Considered a marvellous treasure and a sophisticated form of rest, these are true portable hanging beds where you can relax and sleep. Households that have had the privilege of acquiring these masterpieces have realized just how fascinating it is to have one at home. the world's most expensive hammocks: wayuu hammocks

The purchase of a chinchorro is a further support for the sustainable development of Wayúu communities. In this way, the tradition is maintained and the craftsmen are able to generate a steady income with dignity.

The origin of the word "chinchorro

This word goes back to the Chaima language, an indigenous tongue spoken in northeastern Venezuela. According to the German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, the word originally referred to a fishing net or hammock woven from plant fibers.

The Chaimas, an indigenous people living in the warm regions of Venezuela, used these nets for fishing and as beds or hammocks for resting. The history of the word "chinchorro" bears witness to the cultural and linguistic richness of the region's indigenous peoples.

One of the Wayuu legends, the Walekerü spider

Once upon a time, a spider known as Walekerü secretly wove scarves and backpacks under the moonlight. One night, a girl approached him to praise his skill with thread. The spider was moved and offered to teach her his most precious treasure: the art of weaving. For many moons, the girl weaved non-stop until she attained the ability to reproduce the art of her teacher, the spider. When the girl reached adulthood, with her first menstruation, the spider disappeared between the branches of a tree, leaving the Wayúu technique as her legacy.

Find out more about Wayuu hammock weaving: Wayuu hammock weaving: designs and symbols.