While in Pokhara, Nepal in 2017 for extended Ayurveda treatment, i generally, wasn’t able to go out and explore aside from a haircut/beard trim (all the oils from the treatment or a little unwieldy so I switched to a great mustache) and another time to get this magnificent custom-made, hundred percent hemp outfit made at Sabitri Hemp Shop (map).
I sort of explained all the advocacy work I’ve done for commercial applications of hemp cannabis over the years with Hempenroad film, dozens of articles especially about hemp in Japan, the “Practical Guide to Cannabis” for policymakers”, but really, *this wasn’t my gig* rather i was there to enjoy and support.
The owner was a jovial friendly sort and i had a good time explaining what i wanted and being measured.
Specifically, ordered a short sleeve collared shirt with a trim fit made to wear untucked, and a pair of trousers with the waistband finished like I like it and back pockets with buttons and all the little details.
There were lots of different hemp weaves, weights and, styles to choose from and if I wasn’t travelling lightweight with just a rucksack, I would’ve loaded up on more and more and more out of curiosity and to support this family biz.
Came back a few days later to pick it up and also purchased a pre-made “tunic style” shirt and realized my outfit would be well accessorized with a red velvet vest so added to the ensemble. Left the shop wearing the set-up and loving it!
As it goes, between me getting a bit chubbier and some laundry mishaps (aboard an ocean liner through Arabia), the shirt became a bit smaller and well, the trousers don’t fit as well anymore (i know i know). No problem, the shirt fits my dear friend Dr. Trevor very well and the trousers are kept for future times and memories.
The tunic shirt and the red velvet vest are still in regular rotation.
Bonus: an up-close shot of the glorious sewing shears.
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