Pink and white striped hammock

This is a Hammock, most homes in Ecuador have one of these.  These hammocks are very colorful, if taken care of they should last a long time. Almost 1 in 3 of the locals has one or more of these in their house. Unlike most of the hammock that you will see in the states, these do not have the wooden support bar that keeps it tight, so that you lay “in” these instead of “on” it. They will fit two adults snugly, one comfortably. Great place to take a nap in the heat of the day. Since they are made of cotton, they will stretch in the fist couple of uses, this is normal and is to be expected. The bottom picture is one that Jake has in his room and he uses it regularly (his house actually has 5 - 1 for each intern + 2 more).  If you have gone on mission trips south of the USA, then  you have probably used then and know how comfortable they are.

The dimensions for the hammock base are approx 42"x84" or 114" with the ends added (the rope part to attach to hooks, tree or a stand)

Here is info that found online and different sites (sited below):

• They are typically priced online  close to $99 but found on sale for $79.
•  Much safer and easier to get into than a wide hammock that uses a spreader bar that is unstable and flips easily.
• Our solid material Ecuadorian hammocks (canvas style – though these hammocks are actually produced from high quality cotton) have the following benefits
  

1. Great if you are in an area with mosquitoes, with a light covering on top in early evening you don’t have to worry about bites and stings through the hammock.
2. Great if you want to have pets in the hammock with you and are worried claws might damage an open weave.
3. Great if you have small children and are worries curious little fingers may pull thread out of open weave hammocks

•  Ecuadorian hammocks are made from solid material as oposed to the open weave of Mexican hammocks. Generally made from 100% cotton these hammocks are amazingly strong and durable.Made around the Otovalo region of Ecuador these hammocks will provide you with the best relaxation available in a solid material style hammock. The workmanship and quality in these hammocks is evident when you look carefully at the weave and especially the finish at the ends of the hammock arms.This solid material style hammock can be a great option for people with small children who may get their fingers into open weave hammocks and pull out threads and damage the hammock. These hammocks are also ideal if you are in an area where mosquitos can be a problem as open weave hammocks can allow mossies to bite you through the hammock.... not a problem with these solid material South American hammocks.
  These hammocks have been ethically produced by small communities and artisans.
• The Indians of the Otavalo tribe in the Northern Andes of Ecuador have been known as excellent weavers for over 500 years and they are the makers of our hammocks.
• The suggested maximum weight is 330lbs (150kg).

gathered info from:http://www.hammockheaven.com; www.nayanayon.com; ebay.com

I have seen pictures of people laying in these hammocks in all directions and ways.
ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO JAKE BICKHAM TO HELP FUND HIS SUPPORT AS HE IS LIVING IN ECUADOR AS A MISSIONARY IN THE AMAZON JUNGLE. If you are wanting to bid on this item, please post the amount you would like to bid in the comments. It will be delivered to you after the auction ends (and payment is received). This auction ends at 8am on Monday, September 26th.

Jake will have several items (blankets, jewelry, purses, paintings, scarves, hammocks and even items from other parts of the world) going up for auction over several days, please feel free to keep coming back.

THIS IS AN ONLINE AUCTION - WHERE YOU PUT THE AMOUNT YOU WOULD LIKE TO BID AND PEOPLE CAN OUTBID YOU IF THEY CHOOSE. THE HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE CLOSING DATE OF THE AUCTION WILL BE AWARDED THE ITEM.