To celebrate the 2023 Lunar New Year, I’m doing my best to continue a tradition of creating a signature piece for a celebration that holds the best memories in my heart.
This new year is not only the Rabbit year, but also the year of the Golden Rabbit. Due to it being a leap year, the Lunar calendar recognizes this year as the Golden Rabbit because it signifies a momentous “two-time seasonal change” within the Lunar New Year calendar - a year that only happens once every 1000 years.
To commemorate the Rabbit, I instantly thought to reference a signature milk candy almost all East Asian households had back in the day - “White Rabbit Candy” or in Mandarin, “Da Bai Tu”. This candy was always in a little dish or on hand at everyone’s house - similar to how Werther’s or After-Eights are a staple in some households. Not only were these sweet treats a delightful occurance, but also, I’ve always loved the designed packaging it came in. Thus, it only made sense for me to draw inspiration from a childhood favorite.
Designing a Lunar New Year piece will always be something I will try my best to continue year after year because I am and will always be proud of my heritage and I truly love sharing and creating something so personal with all of y’all.
Wishing you all more health, wealth, and love this Lunar New Year.
xoxo,
Mary Lo
Details:
100% Silk Scarf Size: 65 cm x 65 cm / 25.5 in x 25.5 in Sustainably printed and produced.
