PRESERVE THE BEAUTY OF YOUR SILK SAREE
Silk sarees have always been loved and admired , here are some exclusive tips to maintain the timeless elegance of you silk sarees
Silk saree have always been a grace for our wardrobe. It is something that has been treasures by our moms and grand moms and we are always thankful to that elegance, tradition, culture, and modernity, all woven into one. They are the pure essence for Indian Culture that goes back hundreds of years. It is not surprising that this favoured piece of clothing comes in a variety of styles and designs. India is the home to a lovely variety of exclusive silk sarees , from the fine Banarasi sarees of Varanasi to stunning embroidery of kanchipuram and from the affordable Bhagalpuri silk to the royal looking Chanderi and Mysore silk sarees, the list is endless.
Indian silk saree epitomizes an age-old tradition of women’s wear that has not only withstood the onslaught of many different cultures on the country over hundreds of years, but has won admiration to such an extent, that designers across the globe have designed collections inspired by this inimitable piece of exquisitely designed fabric and the modern generation never hesitates to invest in silk sarees as a woman’s wardrobe is incomplete without it.
But what can worse than finding a stain on your lovely silk. No one can bear this ‘stainful’ pain on their precious piece . Silk sarees are not only delicate but they are quite expensive. They always have to be treated in a very exquisite manner. Silk saree storage and washing methods are different from cotton, linen or even designer sarees.
There are some of the tips on how to wash your silk sarees at home:
#1
Always wash your silk sarees with cold water. For general washing, use a bucket of cold water and add a few drops of detergent in the water. Use a very mild detergent as strong chemicals can damage the saree.
Some time tested easy alternative to detergent can be:
*Baby shampoo as it is devoid of any harsh chemicals.
*Soap berries and soap nuts or Reetha or Kunkudukai are great natural alternatives to using a detergent to wash silk sarees.
Soak 10 to 15 pods of reetha soap nuts overnight. Remove the seeds and squeeze the pods till the soapy pulp starts to come out. Filter the solution and dilute it with cold water. Soak the silk saree in the solution and rinse it.
#2
Generally silk sarees are not to be washed in washing machines but you can do so if your washing machine has a gentle cycle option. You can wash silk sarees in the washing machine, but only on delicate mode since silk is a very soft and delicate cloth. If your washing machine has a silk/delicate mode then select the mode and can wash silk sarees.
Caution:
Never put silk sarees in a dryer. You should let them air dry. If you are washing it by machine, it is best to wash the saree alone. Do not put any other clothes that give off colors, or any thick fabrics like jeans or anything that has buttons, as they may get stuck to the saree during the wash.
#3
If you a coffee lover or a never to miss tea person then definitely you must have faced a spill at least once in your life and if it were on your lovely silk then vinegar is an effective tool in removing tea and coffee stains from silk sarees.
mix half cup of white distilled vinegar with half cup of water. Place the saree on a flat surface and apply the vinegar mixture with a sponge or clean cloth over the stained area. For particularly stubborn coffee or tea stains, pure vinegar, rather than a diluted version, may be used.
#4
Another stubborn problem with silk sarees is the sweat stains. As soon as you come home after an event, use paper towels at the spots where there are sweat stains. After that, proceed to wash it with cold water by using baby shampoo.
#5
In case of any food item stains, you can use talcum powder on the stain, as it absorbs the grease entirely. Then you can dab a sponge in liquid detergent and rub over the stain and wash it.
#6
A most important thing is never to use bleach on silk sarees to remove any sort of stains. Bleach is an absolute enemy of silk sarees, and it damages the fabric. Not just that, it gives the saree a dull look and cause yellowing and tearing of the fabric soon.
It is not only about washing, to maintain the grace of your silk saree you need to need to take care of certain other things too . As silk can’t be kept carelessly in wardrobes and trunks, or doing so will give you devastating result that will shock you when you will look up to it the next time.-
Here are some tips on:
How to store a silk saree?
- Make sure that when you store these sarees, they are wrapped carefully in muslin and cotton cloth. The delicacy of cotton or muslin shears will help preserve the embroidery on silk sarees better.
- It is also important to remember that these sarees are stored separately. Stacking it among sarees of other material can damage the silk texture.
- Keep in mind not to use metal hangers for the sarees. Metal hangers are prone to corrode and this can ruin the elegance and shine of the silk saree.
This is how you can always preserve the beauty of your adorable silk sarees.
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