To preserve the silk saree (silk sari), care is to be taken for
storing, washing, dry cleaning, drying and ironing.
Store the sari in a cool, dry place, wrapped in muslin cloth.
Unfold your silk sarees and change the folding periodically,
preferably every month.
Don’t use soap for the first three washes. Gently rinse in plain cold
water.
For the subsequent washes, use a mild detergent.
Wash the pallu, border and body separately.
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