Tussar Silk, Matka Silk, Silk Crepe, Silk Georgette and Katan Silk. Silk Organza appears in TARINÉ sarees only as a border or accent panel, with the same care.
Wash
Hand wash in cold water with a mild, pH-neutral detergent. Be gentle: no soaking, no wringing. Never use bleach.
Test the colour first
Dab a hidden corner with a damp white cloth. If colour comes off, do not wash the saree at home. Take it to a trusted dry cleaner who knows silk.
When a dry cleaner is a sensible choice
For sarees with heavy zari work, for a colour that rubs off in the test, and for stains you cannot lift gently. Otherwise a careful hand wash is fine for the silks we work with.
Dry
Lay flat on a clean towel. Reshape while damp. Silk left hanging can stretch unevenly. Keep it out of direct sunlight.
Iron
Reverse side only, on the low silk setting. Put a cotton pressing cloth between the iron and the fabric for extra caution.
Store
Fold along the natural grain and wrap in soft cotton or muslin. Plastic bags trap moisture.
Read the fabric
Tussar Silk · Matka Silk · Silk Crepe · Silk Georgette · Katan Silk · Silk Organza
Quick answers
Do I have to dry clean a silk saree?
Not always. A careful cold hand wash is fine for the silks we work with. A trusted dry cleaner is a sensible choice for heavy zari work, for colour that rubs off in the test, and for stains you cannot lift gently.
How do I test if a silk saree's colour will run?
Dab a hidden corner with a damp white cloth. If colour comes off, do not wash the saree at home. Take it to a dry cleaner who knows silk.
How do I dry a silk saree?
Lay it flat on a clean towel and reshape while damp, away from direct sunlight. Hanging can stretch silk unevenly.
How do I iron silk?
Iron on the reverse side only, on the low silk setting, with a cotton pressing cloth between the iron and the fabric.
Can I use bleach on silk?
No. Bleach weakens fibre and fades colour.
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