Some months ago I had the privilege of having a beautiful conversation with Mr. Riel Roussopoulos from Canada. This knowledgeable gentleman was genuinely curious about our hemp processing technology and showed sympathy for our cause. Some weeks later, he decided to create this wonderful and creative video, in his own style, explaining in plain language the core […]
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We salute all of you, modern and noble ”social bandits” during these strange times! In what seems to be a classical Robin Hood tale – essentially a peasant rebellion against landlords and other usurers, nowadays called Trumpism and right-wing populism – we wished you to remain vigilant, determined and witty. Naturally, as pears attract wasps,
Soviet STB Machinery Weaving Pure Hemp Fibers (Romania, 2020) Read More »
Lords and ladies, brothers and sisters and fellow intergalactic beings, I hope that you are all safe and sound during these unprecedented times. Practice zen koans, recite poems while drinking wine, grow a beard or shave your head, support the local immigrant shop, learn how to play the violin behind your back and stay fit
Cânepa – Tradiție românească cu Ionuț Rus (De IONESCU) Fum de seară Podcast Read More »
”Transylvania may be known for beautiful forests, vampires and Dracula, but De IONESCU has just added the hemp suit. We have a conversation with Ionut Rus about his company and how they’ve come to create what may be the most organic and sustainably made suit in the world. You’ll learn about his journey, why hemp
The Hemp Entrepreneur Podcast #58 – Ionuț Rus (De IONESCU) Read More »
Our founder, Ionuț Rus, had the great pleasure to be interviewed by Mr. Derek Cross on Episode #15 of The Hemp Chat. They talked about De IONESCU and our 100% hemp suits, as well as the historical love story between Romania and the hemp plant. What a fantastic exchange on history and the science behind
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This meditation – a fusion of two short essays – intends to shed light on the following questions: What are the meanings of our brand name, De IONESCU, and of our signature trademark (the Cuckoo)? Why did we opt for them? To start with, deciphering the complexity of this rather simple Romanian name could help
#2. Why ”De IONESCU”? – PART I Read More »
Morning in Dhampus (Nepal), June 2018 Whatever happened with the Romanian hemp? ”The gods weave misfortunes for men, so that the generations to come will have something to sing about.” (Homer, Odyssey) De IONESCU’s beginning – like most beginnings – was a romantic one. It cropped somewhere at the foot of the Himalayas in a
