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Rede de dormir

Na praia de Japaratinga

Estado de Alagoas, Nordeste do Brasil

 

Widely used today in the hottest regions of Brazil, the first mention of the network was made in 1500, in the letter written by Pero Vaz de Caminha when announcing the lands recently discovered by the Portuguese in what is now the American continent. At that time it was made of vegetable fiber and its creation must certainly date back many more centuries.

 

 

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Uploaded on March 11, 2024
Taken on March 25, 2007