Scarf with heart pattern insert and matching mask. (A Singapore Shawl.) Dress of the day 553


Another scarf from Shelley Siu, who had a stand at the Tanglin Club Christmas Fair. She was selling scarves from the company she founded, The Singapore Shawl company.

This scarf is neatly kept level at the front by a linking Chinese knot. You can buy a Chinese knot set. You might need a few for all the way down the front of a jacket, like buttons, perhaps four or six, depending on the size. but to fix a scarf, one pair is sufficient.

The neckline is edged by a silky fabric patterned with small hearts. The scarf comes with a matching mask in the heart pattern fabric. 

I bought this scarf not only because it was red but because of the heart pattern. Everybody has their favourite patterns. I like hearts. (I also like suns and moons, sea scapes, fish, flowers, especially orchids and fuchias and roses). 

I wore the mask as a headband but you cannot see it.

Useful Websites
Shawls

https://sg.canon/en/campaign/business-insight/tips/the-singapore-shawl-empowering-marginalised-women

Chinese knots
About 8 Singapore dollars for ten pairs.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/EvaGO-Chinese-Fasteners-Cardigan-Costumes/dp/B0822MKSB9 Plus postage which is free if you are a Prime member.

On ebay sellers of Chinese frog clasps and flower pattern clasps (and magnetic coat buttons) from
https://www.ebay.com/str/nini8

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