Muong - Cotton Field 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 Muong is the fourth largest ethnic minority group in Vietnam with a population of over 1.2 million. Weaving is the traditional craft of the Muong. It is handed down from mother to daughter. Muong women will only be regarded as hardworking and skillful if they are good at cotton cultivation and weaving. To make a plain weave or sophisticated-pattern cloth from a cotton seed, Muong women have to take various steps from cotton growing to spinning, sizing and weaving.