Fabric Care

• Chanderi and silk blends. Dry clean only. Never wring. Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight, which dulls the sheen.
• Georgette and chiffon. Dry clean. These snag easily — keep away from jewellery, velcro and rough surfaces.
• Cotton and cotton blends. Gentle hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent, separately for the first two washes as colour may run. Dry in shade.
• Chantilly lace. Dry clean only, and always ask the cleaner to hand-finish rather than press flat.

• Turn the piece inside out before storing or pressing.
• Press on the reverse, on low heat, with a cotton cloth between the iron and the work. Never iron directly over sequins, zari or mirrors — they will melt or scorch.
• Avoid spraying perfume or deodorant onto the garment; both stain metallic thread. Dress last.
• A loose thread is normal on handwork. Snip it flush — never pull it.

• Store in a breathable cotton or muslin bag, not plastic — plastic traps moisture and yellows fabric over time.
• Hang structured pieces such as anarkalis and jackets; fold heavy embroidered pieces to avoid the weight distorting the shoulder.
• Refold saris and dupattas along a different line every few months so creases do not set into the weave.
• Keep naphthalene balls away from direct contact with fabric.

Blot immediately with a clean dry cloth — never rub, which pushes the stain into the weave and can lift embroidery. Do not apply water or household stain remover to embroidered or silk fabric. Take it to a specialist dry cleaner as soon as you can and tell them what caused the stain.