September 17, 2020
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR SILK SARI
- TIP 1: Make sure you dry your cotton or silk saris in shade or indirect sunlight.
- TIP 2: Keep them away from the sun to preserve them for a longer period of time.
- TIP 3: Your heart doesn’t need to skip a beat the next time you drop something on your favourite silk sari. Lime juice diluted in water has proven to remove stains off Kanjeevarams.
- TIP 4: Here’s how you can make sure the beautiful zari on your favourite saree or even suit does not wear off.
- When storing sarees with Zari, fold them such that Zari is faced inward. This will help preserve the luster.
- TIP 5: Simple precautions can help make your silk last for years! It is recommended that the first three washes of the sari are done in cold water without any detergents.
- TIP 6: As a rule, never machine wash your silk saris. Dry cleaning is the best option.
- TIP 7: Kanjeevarams brocades and cottons are best for those wanting to add volume to their frames.
- Tip 8: Cotton saris are popular clothing for the hot summer season. However these saris need to be ironed and starched well for the elegant and tidy look.
- India is not just rich in culture but also clothing! Nauvari sari is perfect for a fun yet classy look! The traditional Nauveris are worn without petticoats and are 8-9 m long.
- To remove the excess starch of a new sari, soak it in cold water with 2-3 spoons of salt added, for 30 minutes.
- To remove lipstick stains use Dry Cleaning fluids before using detergents.
- Never keep your silk sarees in plastic bags after Dry cleaning. Hang them or wrap them in muslin. The fabric needs to breathe.
