Even today in Japan, finely woven hemp cloths are considered well-crafted works of art. During the 1700's hemp was as common as cotton is today, cultivated by both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Hemp has long been used for draperies, upholstery and as floor and wall coverings. In fact, Frank Lloyd Wright used hemp canvas for the ceilings at Taliesen West. It requires no chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
Hemp leaves the soil in excellent condition for any succeeding crops.
Hemp plants shed their leaves throughout the growing season, adding rich organic matter to the topsoil and helping to retain moisture. Hemp blended with other fibers incorporates the desirable qualities of both textiles. WHO WE ARE Since 1995 Earth Runnings has been working to reintroduce hemp into mainstream interior design. Our hemp shower curtain was the first of its kind and our traditional meditation cushions were the first to be made from hemp. All of our products are handcrafted by skilled artisans in our design workshop in Taos, New Mexico.