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Pawleys Island Rope Hammock

With over 100 years making the highest quality garden hammocks Pawleys island is a name you can trust. They produce hammocks make to the highest quality ensuring they produce a hammock that is not just comfortable and stylish but one that is long lasting and durable. The Pawleys Island rope hammock is no different, it … Continue reading

Pawleys Island Rope Hammock

Rope hammocks have for over a century been synonymous with Pawley’s Island rope hammocks. These hammocks were created on Pawley’s Island in South Carolina, around 1889 by the captain of a riverboat called Joshua John Ward. While ferrying rice and other foodstuff across the river between plantations and markets, his resting time on the mattress offered no respite from the scorching heat. This led him to create a comfortable alternative that was cooling and relaxing. The hand woven hammock has been used since as Pawley’s Island Rope hammock all over the world. Continue reading