Our Story

So much has happened since 2002, but what a journey it has been.

Fresh out of university, I knew I wanted to create something meaningful—something that could connect cultures while supporting families in small, remote towns of Mexico. That’s when the idea of sharing handcrafted hammocks with the world began to take shape.

The inspiration came from my visits to Yucatán, where I met incredible women who wove hammocks as part of their daily lives. I loved the thought of helping them find new opportunities while preserving a beautiful tradition.

Not long after, I met Paul—an Australian travelling through Mérida. He believed in the vision, helped set up my first online shopping cart, and even sold hammocks himself while backpacking in Honduras. Together, we started building what became Mayan Legacy.

We began with two weaving teams of about 15 women each. I’d bring them cotton thread, collect finished hammocks, and spend time sharing meals and stories with them. These friendships became the foundation of the business.

Soon, we were exporting hammocks to France and the USA. When Paul and I later moved to Australia, my father stepped in to manage production in Mérida, ensuring hammocks continued to reach us. Today, that role is carried on by a dedicated small business owner in Mexico, who upholds the same care and commitment.

From a modest start of just 60 hammocks in Australia, Mayan Legacy has grown into a thriving business, supported by loyal customers and respected retail partners.

This project has faced its share of challenges, but it has also brought immense joy—to us, to the artisans who craft each piece, and to everyone who finds comfort in a Mayan Legacy hammock.

💛 Thank you, Australia, for helping us turn a dream into a legacy.