Hemp women have assisted in the production of hemp by using the yarn produced by the hemp plant to keep the production of hemp going. Hemp is a viable, important resource for protecting the environment. A movement of hemp designers started many years ago. Mostly lobbying for the production of hemp and making strange and outrageous jewelery. These woman used hemp to design clothing and jewelry. Notable hemp woman - Alyssa, Hampton Bays, New York, Lorraine Melk Vyas, contributor to Signature Awards, New York, other notable hemp and environmentally minded woman include the jewelry and clothing designers that follow musicians, i.e. the Grateful Dead