Cocoa Fruit

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.

Cocoa was first introduced to southern Vietnam by the French (before 1954) and the Americans (before 1975) to research and cultivate it to expand the growing regions of this valuable fruit. The famous doctor Alexandre Yersin also invested considerable effort into experimenting with the first cocoa plants in Vietnam, but he was not truly successful.
Administrative records from the early 20th century document a French general's official announcement of the cessation of subsidies for cocoa farmers after 17 years of cultivation because he believed that "encouraging the spread of cocoa cultivation culture seemed pointless and brought no benefits." Since then, cocoa was forgotten and only considered a minor crop!
In recent years, Vietnam has been transforming into one of the countries with the most distinctive cocoa varieties and has become a source of some of the best chocolates in the world! With its agricultural potential, suitable climate for growing tropical crops, and economic organizations quickly integrating Vietnam into plans to become the next destination on the "international chocolate map," cocoa farms have sprung up across small farms in the southern provinces. Easy to grow and care for, cocoa plants have successfully adapted to this land!