Your plastic bag could be ruining your most precious saree: Malini Awasthi shares the traditional storage secrets every Indian woman should know
Heirloom sarees are being damaged by modern storage methods. Plastic bags and naphthalene balls cause irreversible harm to silk and zari fabrics. Traditional practices like wrapping in cotton and regular refolding preserve these precious garments. Storing sarees in wooden boxes and airing them periodically also helps. These time-tested techniques ensure sarees last for generations.
Heirloom sarees are being damaged by modern storage methods. Plastic bags and naphthalene balls cause irreversible harm to silk and zari fabrics. Traditional practices like wrapping in cotton and regular refolding preserve these precious garments. Storing sarees in wooden boxes and airing them periodically also helps. These time-tested techniques ensure sarees last for generations.
