The location is very suitable for the growth of hemp, a plant that can reach up to three meters in height. When the plants are ready they will be cut down and the leaves will be removed. The long stems, a thumb thick, will be left to dry.
After the stems are dry enough, the thin bark will be taken off. This bark is very strong and the long strips of fiber can easily be stripped of the stem. These long tassels are then hung for further drying.
By hand the long thin strands are spun into a long thread. This thread is then put into a hot liquid which is made from water and plant-based material like leaves, roots or barks. The liquid is boiled to allow the dye to settle in the thread.
The long threads are hung to dry after which the threads are rolled into balls of thread. Using a hand powered loom, the threads are then turned into fabric which is used to create shawls, table runners, dresses, bags and other items.
Many products are sold at the Queen Project and places like Borderline.