CARE GUIDE FOR OUR TEXTILE COLLECTIONS

Our garments and textile accessories are crafted with love and devotion by the Dong women, using age-old techniques that are in perfect harmony with Nature. Each piece is handmade from indigenous cotton, carefully woven on traditional wooden looms. The dyes are derived from medicinal plants—indigo, Chinese yam, mugwort, and other sacred plants cherished by the Dong people. We use natural methods to fix the colors, with vinegar and local stone powder, leaving no trace of chemicals behind.

As our pieces are naturally dyed, they are meant to evolve and mature with time. This gentle patina is not a flaw but a beautiful testament to their authenticity. The fading colors, particularly the indigo, evoke the lines of wisdom on the faces of our grandmothers and artisans, a living memory of the journeys they’ve walked.

If you wish to preserve the vibrant hues for a little longer, we recommend dry cleaning with eco-friendly products, so as to gently protect their soul.

Care Instructions:

• Wash Mindfully: We invite you not to over-wash your pieces. Freshwater is a precious gift, and there is no need to wash your garments unless absolutely necessary. A simple steam treatment will often refresh the fabric as if it had been kissed by morning dew.

• Hand Wash or Gentle Machine Cycle: When a wash is truly needed, we recommend hand washing when possible, or using the delicate cycle with cold water in the machine. Always turn your garment inside out before washing and choose natural, gentle products.

• Drying: After washing, stretch the fabric gently to align the fibers, then hang it on a wooden hanger, letting it dry naturally, as it would under the sun.

• Ironing: Natural fibers like cotton are more prone to wrinkles than synthetics, and may feel a bit stiff after washing. An iron on a hot setting, pressed carefully on the ironing board, will restore the garment’s softness and elegance. High heat will bring back the shape and grace that defines each piece.

• Care for Shiny Fabrics (亮布): Garments made from the delicate shiny fabric must never touch water, as it will alter their inherent brilliance. For this special material, dry cleaning is imperative. When ironing, always use a dry iron, avoiding steam, to protect the shimmering beauty of the fabric.

A Piece, a Story:

In Dong culture, women care for their garments with deep reverence, passing them down from one generation to the next. They avoid excessive washing, treating each piece with respect and love, aware of the value and story embedded in its threads.

Each fabric they create is a unique work of art, born from several days of meticulous, heartfelt labor. Small imperfections in the weave or dyeing process are not flaws, but rather marks of authenticity and craftsmanship. These traces—subtle, yet profound—are the imprints of skilled hands and generous hearts.