Northern Vietnam, Southwest China
Hemp
A fast-growing bast fibre, stripped from the stalk and beaten by hand into a strong, breathable thread.
Hemp fibre
From plant to garment
- 01
Plant
Grown in small highland plots, harvested by hand after a single season.
- 02
Fibre
Stalks are retted, dried, and stripped into fine bast fibre.
- 03
Thread
Fibre is twisted and spun by hand, often while walking or resting.
- 04
Cloth
Woven on backstrap or foot looms into a coarse, durable cloth.
- 05
Garment
Cut and dyed with indigo before being pieced into finished clothing.