Tay - New Rice Festival 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 New Rice Festival of Tay shows a religious belief that everything has a soul and people’s respect for the rice, the most important plant of the Tay as well as other groups. The Tay choose a good day about 3 weeks before the harvest to wrap up a production year, offer the results to genies and ancestors, and pray the supernatural power for blessing them with good health and favorable weather.