A Practice Favourite - Hemp Spotlight
When we introduced our first hemp collection in 2020, we were looking for a material that reflected the way we think about yoga itself: natural, dependable and made to improve with time.
Hemp is one of the strongest natural fibres available. It requires very little water to grow, thriving with minimal intervention, and producing a remarkably durable fabric. Those qualities mattered to us, but they weren’t the only reason we chose it. What we love most is how hemp softens with use. It develops character. Rather than wearing out, it wears in.
During our visit to India earlier this year, we had the opportunity to see the fabric being woven before it became the props so many people now practise with. Watching that process unfold gave us a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship behind every piece, and for the remarkable qualities of the material itself.
Photography by Anupam Diwan and Yogamatters
