Looking after your pieces

Chanderi & silk blends

• Dry clean for the first wash, then gentle hand wash in cold water if you prefer.
• Never wring. Roll in a cotton towel to draw out water.
• Dry flat in shade — direct sun dulls the sheen.
• Iron on low with a cotton cloth between the iron and the fabric.

Muslin, cotton & handloom

• Hand wash separately in cold water with a mild liquid detergent for the first 2–3 washes.
• Expect slight shrinkage and colour settling on handloom — it's the nature of the weave.
• Machine wash on a delicate cycle inside a mesh bag after that.

Embroidery, zari & sequins

• Always dry clean. Turn inside out before ironing and avoid the worked areas entirely.
• Store zari pieces wrapped in muslin, never in plastic — it traps moisture and tarnishes metal.

Storage

Fold heavier suit sets rather than hanging them, so shoulders don't stretch. Keep a sachet of dried neem or lavender in the stack, and air festive pieces once a season.