Tips to maintain Handloom sarees!

 

Handloom sarees are extremely delicate, the work in them is the result of love and efforts the ‘karigar’ pour into it. They’re often the family heirloom and are heavy financial and emotional investment.

All of these reasons explain why any ‘handloom’ saree requires more efforts to maintain than any other sarees. Sarees like Kanjivaram silk sarees collection, Banarsi Silk, Chikankari work all these requires care. They are susceptible to environment corrosion from being stored for a long time. These are hand made things, unlike the machine- or factory-made things, they require one extra step of care.

If you wish to maintain the good health of your handloom saree, you will need to take matters in your hands.

Washing of Handloom Saree

Due to lockdown people are buying Kancheepuram silk sarees online but that doesn’t mean that the care of it has to be any less. We have listed few tips that you will needs to know before buying any handloom saree-

·        Soak saree in the salt water but only for half an hour, more than that can cause decolouration

·        Rinse with cold water 2-3 times atter soaking and then move on to wash it with detergent

·        Never use harsh chemical or machine wash

·        Do not bundle up multiple sarees. Wash one saree at once

Removing stain off of your Handloom saree

·        In case of accidental staining, your saree requires instant action

·        For oil stain, sprinkle talcum powder and rub it gently. For gravy or beverage stains, wipe it off lightly with petrol

·        Prioritise taking your sarees to the dry cleaners

How to dry Handloom saree post washing

·        Avoid direct sunlight, dry it in a place with partial or indirect sunlight to avoid any discolouration

·        Never squeeze the water out of it by wringing to avoid permanent lines and maybe cuts

·        Wrap saree in absorbent fabric and lay it out rather than hanging it

In these times, avoid stepping out and get Kancheepuram Silk Sarees online or any handloom saree of your choice. Once you know how to take care of your saree collection, these sarees last you several generations.