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One of the trickiest aspects of Indian fashion is the careful maintenance required for all types of clothes. In the Indian sub-continent, you can find an awe-inspiring treasure trove of beautiful textiles and delicate embroidery styles. Many of these are very finely woven and intricately designed, which, besides infinitely adding to their beauty, require a certain amount of special maintenance. Sari maintenance is one of the most crucial aspects of ethnic fashion. And especially when it is a Banarasi weave, it requires special care. Here are few tips to help you preserve your Banarasi sari better.

Make sure that when you store these saris, they are wrapped carefully in muslin and cotton cloth. The delicacy of cotton or muslin shears will help preserve the embroidery on Banarasi sarees better.

It is also important to remember that these sarees are stored separately. Stacking it among sarees of other material can damage the silk texture. Also, keep in mind not to use metal hangers for the sarees.

Metal hangers are prone to corrode and this can ruin the elegance and shine of the Banarasi silk saree.

When it comes to washing the saris, dry cleaning is the best option because detergents could ruin the material. If you do not want to go for dry cleaning, consider using petrol to remove the stains.

After cleaning, bear in mind not to dry the sari in direct sunlight because extreme heat can cause the finely woven designs to come apart.

For the similar reason, you must iron the sari at low heat and should always use a cotton cloth under the saree while ironing.