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Cannabis prohibition affects the way people perceive the iconic hemp leaf. Marijuana clothing and accessories sporting the leaf have come far since the head shop t-shirt had its heyday.

Now, fabulously green options are abound. But wear those hemp print leggings out in public and experience firsthand the diversity of beliefs about the leaf.

When it comes to weed apparel, perceptions fall into three basic categories: positive, negative and indifferent. Those with a positive (and dare I say accurate) perception of cannabis associate the leaf symbol with advocacy, social change and medicinal choice.marijuana clothing

For some it's a representation of personal liberties, the belief in a better day and the hope of a brighter world. But for a lot of us, it's not all that dramatic.

For many, the pot leaf is an indication of a shared enthusiasm for natural remedies. Sometimes it just means you like to smoke cannabis. All of these fall easily into the positive perception category. Then there are those negative (or, misguided) perceptions people have when they see you adorned by the leaf motif.



For the misinformed, the hemp leaf represents crime, addiction and the corruption of youth. Negative perceptions can include everything from government interference and regulation (a necessary evil?) to the end of American culture as we know it.


When you pass one of these naysayers on the street, they may view your clothing choice as a blatant defiance of the status quo.

A number of people will see you wear "marijuana clothing" or that hemp leaf skirt and think: 'Oh, a hemp leaf skirt.' Whether they have more important things to worry about or fail to recognize your blazing green fashion statement, some folks simply don't care.

They may not even recognize the many medicinal properties of cannabis. They don't follow politics or stay abreast of current events. It's not that they are for or against legalization. They don't hold strong feelings one way or the