Productcare guide.

Rich, heavyweight silk woven with real or metallic zari borders and pallu — built to last, but the zari needs looking after.

Cleaning: Dry clean only. The weight of the silk and the zari work make home washing risky — moisture can tarnish the zari and cause the colours to bleed.

Storage: Wrap in a soft cotton or muslin cloth and store flat, or loosely rolled rather than tightly folded, to protect the zari from cracking at the fold lines.

A note on zari: Genuine zari can darken slightly with age and humidity — this is natural ageing, not damage. Keep it away from moisture and direct light to slow this down.

Known for intricate brocade weaving and dense zari work, often in a Jangla, Tanchoi, or Cutwork pattern.

Cleaning: Dry clean only, ideally at a cleaner experienced with heavy zari-brocade silks.

Storage: Store flat where possible. If folding, use acid-free tissue paper between folds to cushion the brocade and prevent the metallic threads from snagging on the silk.

Handling: Be gentle around the brocade motifs when putting the saree on and taking it off — snagging is the most common cause of damage on Banarasi weaves.

A light, sheer, almost translucent weave, often in silk-cotton or pure silk with fine zari or woven buttis.

Cleaning: Dry clean is safest, especially for pure silk Chanderi. Silk-cotton blends can sometimes be gently hand-washed in cold water with a mild, pH-neutral detergent — check the specific piece's care label first, or ask us if you're unsure.

Drying: Never wring. Roll gently in a dry towel to remove excess water, then lay flat in the shade to dry.

Handling: The sheer weave snags easily on rough surfaces, jewellery, and rings — handle with care, particularly around the border.

Delicate white-on-white or coloured shadow embroidery, traditionally on fine cotton, georgette, or mul fabric.

Cleaning: Hand wash gently in cold water with a mild detergent, or dry clean for a longer-lasting finish, particularly on georgette. Never machine wash — the embroidery threads can catch and pull.

Drying: Dry flat in the shade, never in a machine dryer or direct sun.

Ironing: Iron on the reverse over a cloth, on a low setting, to protect the embroidery stitches from flattening or catching.

The classic Kerala cotton saree, prized for its natural cream tone and gold zari border.

Cleaning: Hand wash separately in cold water with a mild detergent — the first wash especially, as natural cotton dye can run slightly. Avoid soaking for long periods.

Drying: Dry in the shade rather than direct sun, which can yellow the natural cream base over time.

Zari border: Keep the zari border dry and avoid rubbing it directly against rough surfaces when washing or drying to prevent tarnishing.

Starching: A light starch after washing helps restore the saree's characteristic crisp finish, if you like that look.

Traditional resist-dyed fabric, typically on fine cotton, georgette, or silk, tied by hand into hundreds of tiny dots.

Cleaning: Dry clean or hand wash gently in cold water, separately from other garments — Bandhani dyes, especially darker shades, can bleed in early washes.

Drying: Dry flat in the shade.

A note on loose threads: The small tying threads left from the dyeing process are part of the traditional technique, not a defect — you can gently trim any that come loose after wear, or leave them be.

Light, flowing fabrics commonly used for contemporary and embellished sarees.

Cleaning: Dry clean is recommended, particularly for sarees with embellishment (sequins, stonework, or embroidery). Plain georgette without embellishment can usually be hand-washed gently in cold water.

Drying: Never wring — the weave can distort permanently. Drip-dry on a padded hanger, away from direct sun.

Ironing: Use a low heat setting; georgette and chiffon scorch easily.

Breathable, everyday-wear fabrics that are generally the most low-maintenance in the collection.

Cleaning: Hand wash or gentle machine wash in cold water, ideally inside a mesh laundry bag if machine washing. Wash dark or heavily dyed cottons separately for the first few washes.

Drying: Dry in the shade to preserve colour vibrancy; cotton dries quickly and doesn't need direct sun.

Ironing: Cotton tolerates a higher heat setting than silk or georgette, but still iron any printed or embroidered areas on the reverse.