Preserve Your Handlooms: Expert Tips for Washing & Drying Delicate Fabrics

• Handloom fabrics are delicate, require significant investment, and are prone to damage and discoloration.
• Cotton: Soak new fabrics in saltwater, use cold water with mild liquid detergents, and machine wash in a mesh bag on a gentle cycle.
• Silk: Hand-wash gently in cool water with mild shampoo/detergent; avoid long soaking, wringing, or vigorous rinsing.
• Wool: Dry cleaning is safest, especially for Pashminas; hand-wash with cold water for minor stains, dabbing to prevent pilling.
• Drying: Always dry handlooms in the shade to prevent color fading; dry wool flat, and turn colorful items inside-out.