Grass Roots, Calgary

It's difficult to believe the myriad of things that can be made with hemp. To get a small inkling of the possibilities, visit Grass Roots, where hemp dresses, casual clothing, women's and girl's fashions, hats, wallets and hundreds of other hemp items can be found. The versatility and environmental value of this material is astounding, with textiles as smooth as silk or as rough as heavy wool available. While some of the products have hemp's natural off-white color, most are dyed to look exactly like cotton. Call for more details.