See the original hammock maker in Pawleys Island that made the town famous for the ultimate outdoor furniture. According to The Original Hammock Shop, the first hammock was woven by a riverboat captain in the late 1800s, and the same design is used today. Hand-woven and held to the strict standards set by the company back in 1938, Pawleys Island hammocks are a mark of quality craftsmanship. Visitors will find quality hammocks in all-cotton rope or Duracord, plus hammock accessories. Best of all, guests can take the display models for a test ride beneath the shady live oaks outside the shop.