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Art silk & synthetic sarees: gentle hand wash in cool water with mild detergent, or dry clean. Don't wring — roll in a dry towel to remove excess water, then drip dry in shade. Iron low, on the reverse.
Cotton: wash separately in cold water for the first few washes — rich colours can release dye. Hand wash preferred; a gentle machine cycle with like colours only is fine after that. Dry in shade; medium iron for a crisp finish.
Kids' wear: gentle hand wash in cool water; no tumble drying.
Zari sarees: avoid soaking — water and zari don't mix well.
Storage: fold and wrap in a soft cotton or muslin cloth, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Avoid plastic covers or bags.