{"id":6408,"date":"2025-01-28T19:55:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T19:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/?p=6408"},"modified":"2026-02-22T17:32:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T17:32:15","slug":"hash-traditions-laura-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/cannabis-and-its-evolution\/hash-traditions-laura-bell","title":{"rendered":"Preserving the traditions of hash with Laura Bell"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Laura Bell, also known as Cherry Blossom Belle (or Belle for short), is a California-based hash maker and the former official apprentice of the legendary Frenchy Cannoli. She worked under him from 2015 until his death in 2021 at the age of 64. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to hash<\/a>, Laura seamlessly blends the traditional artistry of hash-making with the demands of California's legal cannabis market<\/a>. With a deep appreciation for the craft and the plant, Laura has become a leading figure in the hash community. She works with\u00a0Heritage Mendocino<\/a>, a dispensary and the world's first public cannabis hashery in Ukiah, California, and collaborates<\/span> with legacy farmers to produce award-winning products. Her journey into hash-making<\/a> is one of dedication, mentorship, and ethical commitment to preserving the traditions of the craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t

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Laura Bell pressing hashish.
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