We are here with some Tips
Cotton saris : These saris need a lot of maintenance. They can be washed at home but a lot of care is needed because most colors in cotton like black, turquoise and navy blue, mehandi Green, bleed. Hence, they should be washed separately, and not left immersed in water for long. They should be dried in the shade. A cotton sari looks graceful if it is starched properly.
Tissue and Organza : The Tissue and organza sari must never be left hanging for long else it loses its shape. They should be wrapped in muslin cloth separately and then stored. They should be refolded time to time so that tears do not appear on the creases. They should be dry-cleaned by a good laundry.
Chiffon and Georgette : Chiffon and Georgette saris also need careful handling. They should also be laundered carefully, and they should not be wrapped too tightly and sari pins should not be used, as these saris are very delicate and may tear. The saris having heavy zari or embroidered borders should not be left hanging for long as the sari may tear.
Silk Saris : Expensive natural silk saris should be kept in a dry and dark part of the cupboard, wrapped in muslin or mul-mul cloth as it is also known. This allows some air to pass through while keeping out damaging moisture. While ironing them also special care should be taken as saris made from different materials need different temperatures, and so there is need to be careful about that or the sari will get damaged. Water should not be sprayed on certain saris while ironing like silk, satin, as it will leave stains on them.
Silk saris also should preferably be laundered at the drycleaners. They should also be stored in muslin cloth in a dark place so that they are not discolored.
Follow these simple tips to have your saris around you for the next half century as well!
