The handloom saree is a treasure of time and needs to be preserved. A saree is not just an attire, it's an emblem of humility, adaptability, and unrestrained power. We reverence our goddesses with these auspicious sarees. Grandmothers and mothers possess the treasured handloom sarees worn with love and blessings to be passed down from one generation to the next as a souvenir of their family heritage. Our celebrated six yards beauties have been a luminous icon of our culture because of their history and significance.
With passing time, this heirloom artistry is becoming rare and periodic. The pure silk and handloom sarees have become a splendid luxury and a souvenir of pride. This authentic silk and handloom sarees are exquisite and reminisce the weaving clusters of this land. The enormous amount of time and precision the weaving process takes for these sarees defines the venerable value of the sarees. In this blog, we are going on a voyage to discover ways to keep your silk and handloom sarees safe and rejuvenating.
By following some simple but effective techniques and habits, we all can maintain silk and heirloom sarees pleasingly in your own wardrobe as we do in Singhania's Hyderabad Store.
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1. Store the Silk Sarees in Cotton Bags
Cotton is a soft, cool, and known breathable fiber fabric. It allows air to pass and protects the saree's zari work from oxidation. These cotton bags preserved your sarees from getting snagged with other fabrics.
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2. Refold your silk sarees once in a few months
If you keep the saree in the same fold for a long time, then it might tear near the folding lines. Refolding your exclusive woven silks with zari every three months helps to avoid settling and fading on the creases.
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3. Use hangers to keep your saree wrinkles free
Folding the saree might put wrinkles on it. Using hangers will keep your saree wrinkles free. But if you are going to use hangers, then make sure you use wooden hangers instant of metal once. The metal hanger will put rust stains on the saree, and we are sure you don't want that on your dearest silk saree.Â
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4. Wrap the saree in pure cotton fabric
If you don't have cotton bags, no need to worry, you can wrap those precious handloom silk sarees in cotton fabric. And the bonus point is that you can keep more than one saree together. Just make sure both sarees are similar in craft work and fabric.
5. Keep the sarees in a cold and dark place to prevent fading or discoloration. You have to make certain that the silk saree is not in direct sunlight exposure. Sunlight not only weakens the fabric but also fades the dyes in the cloth.
6. If needed, lightly iron the saree on low heat; put a thin cloth over the sari to avoid direct heat. Cotton is a bad conductor of heat and limits the flow of heat. Hence silk saree won't get heat damaged.
7. In woven sarees, layers of threads can get caught in sharp edges or jewelry. Try to avoid the weave damage.
8. Silk Sarees are a natural protein; try to avoid staining.
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Some Don’ts you must know while handling the handloom sarees:
Don't store the handloom sarees in the High humidity area in the house.
Don't store sarees in open-end bags, use bags with zip locks and something to tie.
Don’t fold sarees where zari work is exposed, having zari embroidery work folded inwards so that its shine is maintained.
Don't let naphthalene come in direct contact with your saree as they tend to discolor zari.
Even if your saree is dirty, don’t use powerful detergents. Consider using a mild detergent rather than a regular one.
Don’t use soap for the first three washes. Gently rinse in plain cold water.
Don’t buy handloom sarees from untrustworthy stores, Singhania's is the most trustworthy in Hyderabad since 1881.
The handloom sarees are a fine piece of craft, and their durability depends on their quality and how it is maintained. Usually, hand-woven sarees come in very delicate, soft, thick, and robust varieties and are entirely natural fabrics, so it requires careful maintenance to avoid any damage.