The use of spreading bars on hammocks it's said to be original from the Ecuador, it has been widely spread & accepted in North America. This kind of hammock is known in the Mayan region as Hamaca Americana (American Hammock). The American Hammock is 100% handwoven with the thickest nylon or cotton threads. With your purchase we also send you: - A pair of extender ropes, in the same colors of your hammock (as seen in the last photo) - An instruction manual with all the information that you need to properly use your hammock (how to wash it, recomended distances, warnings, how to tie the ropes, etc) The lenght of the hammock can vary between 10.8ft to 11.4 (3.3 to 3.5m) long. The width of the wooden rod is 3.9ft (1.2m) long. About the weight that the hammock can carry, we don't recommend to put more than 510lb (230 kilos) in it. The pillows are illustrative, not included with the hammock. Each package we send is labeled as a gift to avoid paying customs fees, but please bear in mind that in some cases import taxes may apply, the amount varies depending on the country of destination & its trade laws with Mexico. Feel free to ask & we will gladly answer any doubt that you might have :) Natural Color American Hammock Made With Thick Cotton/Nylon Thread Customs Taxes Included