A handloom saree is made to be worn and loved, again and again. With a little care, its colours stay bright and the fabric stays soft for years. These are the same habits we follow at our studio.
The first wash
Always dry clean a new handloom saree the first time. Natural dyes and hand block prints can release a little colour in the first wash, and dry cleaning sets them.
Everyday washing
- Hand wash in cold water with a mild liquid detergent.
- Never soak a printed or zari saree for long, and never wring it; press the water out gently.
- Wash dark and light colours separately.
- Silk and tissue sarees are best dry cleaned every time.
Drying and ironing
Dry your saree in the shade, as strong sunlight fades natural dyes. Iron on a low to medium setting, on the reverse side, and place a thin cotton cloth over any zari border.
Storing your saree
- Fold it in a soft muslin or cotton cloth, not plastic, so the fabric can breathe.
- Refold it every few months so the folds do not turn into permanent creases or tears.
- Keep neem leaves or a cedar block nearby instead of naphthalene balls.
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