The Hempest was founded in 1995 with the conviction that bringing hemp back to the marketplace and into full view of the public was the best way to counter the misinformation and ignorance that has surrounded this plant for years. We also believe the market is the best place create change, for as the demand for hemp increases so will the pressure to allow it to be freely grown around the world....
Hemp's legendary strength, versatility and other more mystical properties make it a popular material. Comfortably durable and long-lasting hemp shirts, pullovers and even towels line the racks of this store while massage oils, handbags, ropes, strings and threads round out an incredible selection of merchandise. The Newbury Street store is busy on weekends, with tons of browsing shoppers eager...