About our hammocks
Mission
Build a sustainable organization that empowers underserved communities, drives economic impact and adds meaning & value to its customers.
Vision
ALLEVIATE POVERTY, PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY and inspire social entrepreneurship that transforms society.
Our Company
At Cielo Hamacas, we are a socially responsible organization dedicated to alleviating poverty and promoting gender equality through the manufacturing and distribution of hammocks worldwide.
We are proud to be the only hammock company in the world that is a member of the Fair Trade Federation and certified as a B Corp, reflecting our genuine commitment to the artisan communities we serve.
For over twenty years, we have worked tirelessly to preserve and promote the ancient art of Mayan hammock weaving. We are deeply proud of our Mayan heritage and the rich history and craftsmanship it represents.
Our award-winning business model, known as the SHE Network (Sustainable Holistic Empowerment Network), integrates social impact and sustainable entrepreneurship. Our sustainability stems from running a profitable hammock business, while our holistic approach ensures we go beyond fair employment by actively improving the overall living conditions of our artisans.
Empowerment comes from the economic independence gained by breaking the cycle of poverty. The Network represents both the institutions that support this impact and each weaving family within our community. This fully integrated model creates a symbiotic relationship where we all benefit from the improved living standards of our artisans.
Our Cielo Family includes Fundación Cielo, Cielo Hamacas, Cielo Guayaberas, and Cielo Adventure — organizations that share the same core values of commitment, ethics, and social responsibility.
At Cielo Hamacas, we provide Mayan men and women with all the materials they need to hand-weave our hammocks from the comfort of their own homes. Once a hammock is completed, our team leaders visit their homes to collect the finished work.
While we suggest color combinations, the final design is left to the artisan's creativity, making each hammock a truly unique and authentic work of art. Our weavers work on their own schedules, allowing them to care for their families while supplementing their household income — in far better conditions than factory or field labor.
Weavers work on the hammocks in order to supplement their family income. Since weaving is done at home, at their own individual schedules, working conditions are flexible and far better than working at a factory or in the fields. This work model allows them to weave hammocks and take care of their children at the same time.
We fully cover the cost of materials, transportation, and sales, meaning artisans do not need to take on debt or financial risk, unlike microfinance models. This allows us to maintain the highest quality standards, using only premium materials to craft the most comfortable and unique hammocks in the world.
All hammocks are carefully inspected at our warehouse to ensure top quality before being shipped to their new homes.
We are honored to share with you the beauty of the traditional Mayan weaving art and the incredible hands that make it possible!
If you would like to book a weaving class, visit our artisans, or explore the beauty of Yucatán, please email us at info@cielohamacas.com.mx. We would love to welcome you!