Sarees have been an essential fashion attire for ages. While modernity has brought a lot of change in dressing, sarees have never lost their prominence. Whether it be Banarasi or any other style, silk sarees have been in vogue, woven either with just silk yarn or in combination with different threads. These intricate silk weaves, known for their rich textures and beautiful motifs, are often passed down through generations, making them timeless treasures.
Women of all ages have a deep connection with sarees because draping a saree makes them believe in their tradition and gives them a unique traditional look. To make banarasi sarees accessible and affordable to a maximum number of people, handloom has been replaced by powerloom today where banarasi sarees can be produced in 1 week which took months earlier.
Do you feel pride in draping a banarasi silk saree at your precious junctures but are afraid about its maintenance??
Not to worry as Kalindi Silks has come up with some amazing tips to guide and help you preserve the sheen and glory of your banarasi for ages. So, if you are fond of wearing banarasi but are pulling yourself back because of this fear, you can now let yourself float free and turn your dream of wearing banarasi saree into reality with us!
- Get it Dry-cleaned after draping
Always make it a point to get your banarasi silk dry cleaned in case of stains or whenever you want to get it cleaned. Never wash your saree at home.
2. Storing your Silk Saree
Keep your banarasi in a muslin or cotton cloth. Store it separately from other fabrics. Make a note not to use metal hangers in case of hanging your beloved banarasi silk.
Some Last Points to Take Care of Banarasi Sarees –
You can take the following measures to keep Banarasi saree new for years:
- Best stored in a cool place, away from sunlight and moisture.
- Avoid spraying perfume on the saree to prevent stains.
- Always keep your banarasi in a cotton/muslin cloth. Naphthalene balls or any kind of chemicals should not be kept with the saree.
- Keep the front weaving part of the saree inside while folding to prevent any damage.
- Handwoven Silk sarees should only be dry-cleaned when necessary.
- It is advisable to iron the sarees keeping a soft cotton cloth on top of the material.
- Take out your saree, open it, refold it, and then store it again in a gap of 4-6 months in case of non-usage otherwise, there is a fear of the saree having cuts.
- Remember that you put newspaper in the middle of the saree so that it does not get wrinkled.
By following these quicky measures, you can treasure your heavy Banarasi sarees and when the time comes, it can be handed over to the next generation as an inheritance.
