H'mong Girl in Cornfield Handmade Silk Scarf

FOLKSIGHT provides guidelines for washing and maintaining scarves to ensure their durability and easy application:

Washing Method: For FOLKSIGHT patterned scarves, you can hand wash them in water or use a washing machine on a delicate mode with regular detergent. When hand washing, wash gently to avoid fabric abrasion. When using a washing machine, wash with soft, light-colored items. 

Drying Method: Drying the scarf also significantly affects its quality and durability. After washing, avoid wringing the scarf vigorously; instead, gently squeeze with moderate strength. Do not use the spin-dry function in the washing machine. When drying silk scarves, use two clips to secure both ends of the scarf to a hanger. Avoid direct sunlight exposure and opt for shaded areas for natural drying. 

Ironing Instructions: When ironing the scarf, use a silk setting or a low-heat setting to prevent heat damage to the fabric. If using a steam iron, it allows comfortable ironing without temperature adjustment concerns. Additionally, when ironing silk scarves, lay them on a flat surface with a soft cushion like a towel or a bathrobe beneath. 

Guidelines for Silk Scarf Maintenance: Proper maintenance is crucial to keep silk scarves in good condition. Here are some methods: 

- Use a basket for storing thin scarves that are less prone to wrinkles.

- Use a versatile bag that allows easy organization by color or material, optimizing storage space. 

- Use clothes hangers for storage, but opt for clip hangers instead of regular ones. 

- Utilize the FOLKSIGHT box used for packaging each scarf as a storage solution. These guidelines can help maintain the quality and longevity of your FOLKSIGHT patterned scarves, ensuring they remain beautiful for longer periods.

The H'mong, dwelling in mountainous areas 800 to 1,700 meters above sea level, embody robustness and intellect, shaping their unique "rock mountain culture." This culture boasts a cuisine centered on yellow corn cultivated in these rugged landscapes. Corn is transformed into "mèn mén," a rice alternative, and crafted into celebratory cakes. To make "mèn mén," corn flour undergoes meticulous grinding in stone mortars, followed by thorough sieving. It's kneaded into dough with precise water proportions, fermented in a pot until even, then boiled for a thorough cook. Given the demanding fieldwork and time-intensive process, the H'mong typically prepare a potful to sustain them all day. Corn cakes, whether from glutinous or non-glutinous corn, involve selecting the best kernels, grinding them into a thick paste resembling milk, then shaping the dough into cakes or balls using leaves.