Saree Care

Know your saree

  1. Dyed sarees may look slightly lighter when you purchase due to the starch and the colour may deepen with wash.
  2. It is perfectly normal for some sarees to run colour for a few washes.
  3. Cotton sarees lose stiffness and become soft once washed. They can be lightly ironed and worn as it is for a soft drape or mild starch can be used while washing if you prefer a crisp drape.
  4. Using mild starch during washing and ironing in moderate heat will keep the saree looking new for longer.

Do’s

  1. Always check new sarees thoroughly for any weaving defects before washing.
  2. A patch test by soaking a small patch and gently wringing it is recommended to see if the saree runs colour. If it does, wash it separately to prevent the dye from sticking to other clothes.
  3. To remove excess starch from your new saree, soak the saree in lukewarm water for about half an hour and wash it with good-quality detergent.
  4. To machine wash the saree, make sure the saree does not run colour and use the specified cycle for cotton.
  5. Hand washing is recommended for some sarees. Machine washing can damage it irreversibly. Make sure to ask our sales representative before purchasing.

Dont's

  1. Do not wring the sarees too tightly after washing. Fold the saree to a manageable size and squeeze gently to remove the excess water.
  2. Do not dry the saree in direct sunlight as it will bleach it over time making the saree look faded. Dry them in an airy, shaded area instead.
  3. Do not use brushes to scrub the saree.