Tips To Keep Kanchipuram Silk Sarees As Good As New

Without a doubt, Kanchipuram sarees are a woman's pride. These delicate silk sarees are adorning Indian women since a long time. If you drape a Kanchipuram saree well, you will look like a diva for sure and it holds true for all Indian women. It's a prized possession to your wardrobe and rightfully so. But preserving this delicate silk saree as good as new requires you to follow some care tips. If you have wondered what are those, we are here to help. Follow these quick tips below to take care of your drapes.

Make sure your Kanchipuram silk sarees are not lying folded in your wardrobe for a long time. Make it a habit to refold the sarees every month to avoid tear.
Beside the unique designs and themes, Kanchipuram is also about the lustre. With time as you keep the silk tucked in the closet, its shine can diminish. But it's heart wrenching to watch that happen. So after the first time you wear a Kanchipuram saree, make sure to wrap and cover it well in a soft white cotton or muslin cloth to keep the lustre intact.
Washing sarees too often can be a bad news for its health. Its especially true in case of Kanchipuram sarees. The more we wash the saree, the more lustre it loses. Of course you can always dry clean and that's always a smarter option when it comes to taking care of your silk sarees. But if you wear Kanchipuram only occasionally, don't go for frequent washing. Instead you can air out your saree in mild sunlight once in every month.
In continuation of the previous point, don't iron your Kanchipuram saree at home by yourself. It's a very delicate piece of drape and should be ironed and dry washed by professionals.
To provide extra care for your sarees make sure to fold the zari and motif parts inwards while folding and storing. This is to make sure the delicate zari won't lose shine in the long run.
Keep naphthalene balls inside your wardrobe to keep insects away. If you don't like the smell of it, you can also put a newly bough bar of soap inside. It will serve the same purpose with a nice smell. Make sure to unwrap the soap bar before putting it inside your wardrobe.