Shalom, my name is Rafi, and I have been making hemp jewelry for the last 8-9 years. Teacher by day and hemp maker by night. I originally learned how to make hemp from my wife during a power outage in college. I have sold my wares at Bonnaroo and other festivals. Joan Baez, Matisyahu, Arlo Guthrie, Richie Havens, Tim DeLaughter, LaToya Jackson and other of my heroes and favorite musicians own one of my necklaces in contribution of my endless devotion to their music and positive actions. My other thought is that by owning an original hemp necklace, you are connected to all of the other people around the world who own one of my necklaces! Enjoy my hemp and note that washing it or wearing it in the shower can stretch it out and make it less itchy.