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5 Basic Tips for Storing Your Sarees Properly
Well, if your wardrobe is flooded with designer and aesthetic sarees, then you must be always worried about storing your sarees. Because sarees need to be stored properly if you want to maintain their beauty. You can’t simply throw sarees in your almirahs as they required proper air ventilation and exposure to the sunlight. The valuable fabric used in sarees like silk or crepe required a bit extra care and protection. If you don’t know anything about the methods of preserving and storing your expensive sarees, then don’t waste your time and read out the basic tips to store your sarees immediately without further delay.
Special Care For Designer Sarees
Well, the designer sarees which are available these days online need some proper storage. Because in the designer sarees, different fabrics, embroidery, and styles are combined together to create one masterpiece. So, if you own designer sarees, then always store them in the proper cover that you can order online. Or you can use your old cotton sarees to cover your designer sarees. If your designer saree has embroidery on it, then keep the embroidered side above so that embroidery thread won’t leave mark on the saree. Plus keep on checking your saree after some time.
Gentle Washing, Always
Every type of saree requires a gentle wash, never wash your sarees in the washing machine if you want to maintain their shine. A gentle hand wash is a perfect way to wash all type of sarees. Moreover, never rub hard on your saree and always use a mild detergent to wash it. To wash your saree, dip it in the washing detergent for some time and then gently scrub the area where you have any strain on the saree. Let your saree dry in the shade, never put saree in the direct sunlight to dry. And, don’t use too many clips while drying your sarees outside.
Hang Sarees With Care
If you want to maintain the shiny and glossy appearance of your silk saree, then you have to pay extra attention if you choose to hang your sarees. Before hanging your sarees in your almirahs, make your that the saree is folded in the equal layers. And, change the layers of your saree after few days to prevent layers from forming the permanent creases. Don’t mix your pure cotton or silk sarees with the other fabrics. Don’t overstuff your almirahs with the sarees, there should be minimum two fingers space between all your hanged sarees. Always use new steel hangers to hang your sarees.
Protect Embroidery On Sarees
The sarees which have heavy embroidery or embellishments work on it needs to be stored separately. Embroidered sarees should be folded in such a manner that embroidered side always come inside. This will prevent the embellishments from snagging or tearing apart. Moreover, never hang your embroidered saree, make it a compulsory rule. As this may cause the heavy embroidery to stretch and tear the fabric. If possible, in between every layer of embroidery side, put butter paper or cotton fabric so that embroidery thread won’t leave its mark on the fabric of the saree.
Careful Ironing
Well, you have to be very careful while ironing your expensive silk or heavily embroidered saree. You can’t directly use a hot iron on the sarees, no you need to first cover the saree with another fabric and then, gently iron it. The embroidered part of the saree should be ironed from the backside because ironing can ruin the colour of embellishments used in the embroidery. You should gently lay your saree on the ironing table and cover it with the cotton fabric and then slowly use little heat to iron. If you are planning to iron your brand new saree, then it is advisable to dry clean it from the professionals.
Saree Boxes: The Ideal Way Store Your Precious Sarees
So, storing an aesthetic designer isn’t like storing denim jeans. No, they required proper care and managed the system to keep them always looking shiny and glossy. As it has been already discussed that to store the designer sarees, you need a saree box or cover to put them in it. There are plenty of different saree boxes options available online to store or to gift saree to your peers. So, if you are spending a hefty amount on your sarees, then it’s good to spend some money on their cars by ordering any of the following saree boxes online.
Red And Gold Box
We generally gift sarees for the auspicious occasions such as weddings, anniversaries or birthdays. So, for these precious occasions, you should definitely pack your saree in this tradition red and folded saree box. The red colour is considered the colour of happiness and prosperity in India. This saree box is of superior quality which can perfectly store your precious designer sarees. This box is manufactured using supreme grade material and sophisticated technology in adherence to the set industry standards by our experienced professionals. You can order this red saree box from the indiamart.com for Rs. 230 per piece.
Palm Leaf Saree Box
This is an eco-friendly option for the saree lovers. They can store their expensive sarees in the boxes made up from the palm trees. These boxes are handmade and you can even customize the colours as per your desires. Ethnic and cute, these boxes are pretty and make for a great return gift. This palm leaf saree box can be ordered from the weddingwishlist.com for Rs. 788.
Saree Packing Tray
During the wedding rituals, sarees are gifted to the new bride from her relatives and the grooms family. So, if you are packing the saree for such an occasion, then this smart creation decorative tray would be very useful for you. You can gift the saree to the new bride after packing in this tray. This beautifully designed tray can make your occasion for special and memorable with its affordable price. Saree decorative packing tray is available on the Amazon store for the small price of Rs. 249 only.
Transparent Saree Cover
To store your heavily embroidered party wear sarees in your closet, this packing bag would be very useful as it let you see through on top. This transparent saree cover is good to hold 5-6 heavy sarees or lehenga sets. Enclosed with a zipper lock for easy opening & closing this cover is dust resistant, water or moisture re, wear and tear resistant. For travelling and gift purpose this transparent saree cover is also very useful. This cover can be ordered from the Snapdeal for Rs. 299.
Saree Box Wooden Red Brocade
Now, if you are gifting an expensive saree to your friend or relative on their special occasions, then you have to pack your gift in this red brocade saree box. The base of the box is made up from the found wood which makes it long lasting for years. Your friend can store the saree in this box for years and nothing can harm the saree. Moreover, the fine look of the brocade fabric makes the box appear very stunning. You won’t require any further packing with this red brocade saree box. This brocade box is available on amazon.in for Rs. 1,500 slightly expensive but worth it.
Woven Saree Cover Set
This premium quality easy to open and close transparent woven saree box will store your sarees very carefully. The design of this cover stores your sarees in a well-organized manner, particularly as it offers a transparent portion to view the saree inside. You can put your expensive sarees in this box and nothing will ever harm them. To get this zipper saree box, you have to visit amazon.in and will get it for mere Rs. 246 for three pieces.
Moisture Proof Saree Cover
If you live in the region where humidity is a big problem and destroying your expensive sarees, then you need this saree bag. This zipper bag is designed with the waterproof technology so it won’t let moisture harm your saree. The bag can be used for a number of other purposes as well. You can put your precious sarees in this bag and store anywhere for long period. This saree storage bag is available on the Amazon store for the sum of Rs. 395.
3 Pieces Non-Woven Saree Cover Set
This is a saree cover made in nonwoven material with both side zip lock which helps to protect the zip runner and keep safe all sarees and lehengas. It is very useful during the travel to keep all your sarees and lehengas separate from each other. This is an exclusive design available on the Amazon store where you have to pay Rs. 332 for three pieces.
Polka Dot Saree Cover
So, if you want to store or pack your all sarees separately, then you can pack them in the one side transparent polka dotted covers. You can easily wrap your sarees in these covers and whenever you want to wear them, just see it from the transparent cover. For regular storage of your sarees, you can order multiple saree covers from the shopclues.com from the range of Rs. 200 to Rs. 400.
Meenakari Box
If you're gifting a gorgeous saree to someone, then add extra bling to the saree by packing it in this meenakari saree box. The top and sides of this gorgeous saree box are decorated with the meenakari work. You’re going to love the design and so will your guests when shared as Return Gift for Wedding, Diwali, Upanayanam or other family celebrations. This meenakari saree box can be ordered from the wedtree.com for Rs. 530.
How to Fold Sarees?
Okay, if you are bit clumsy and always throw clothes in your almirahs, then you need to change that habit if you want your saree to always look gorgeous. You need to neatly fold and place your designer sarees in your closet if you want to wear them again. However, if you have no clue how to fold the saree as it’s quite large to fold yourself. Then, don’t worry as we have enlisted a few simple saree folding tips for your convenience.
Simple Folding
This is a simple saree folding method to store your saree in your closet. For this method, you have to fold your saree from one corner to another. First, fold saree in three quarters and then fold it from one corner to another. This type of folding can be used to hang saree or put them in the saree box. Watch the video to get exact way to get the exact way of folding.
Folding for Storage
If you are folding the saree for a longer period of time like your party wear sarees which you don’t wear regularly. Then, these sarees need to fold with another cotton fabric in between each fold so that color of the saree never loses its shine. Moreover, if your saree is heavily embroidered, then keep the embroidered side inside covered with the fabric so that embellishments won’t tear apart the fabric of the saree.
Saree Plating And Ironing for Travel
If you want to store the saree for the travelling purposes, then you need to properly iron your saree before storing it in your bags. That’s because you never know if you can iron the saree during travel and wearing cotton saree without ironing is big fashion blunder. So, for the travelling purpose iron all the plates of your saree while folding them. And, always place at the bottom of your travel bag so that the proper ironed fold of your saree won’t get disturbed.
Top Sites to Order Saree Boxes in Wholesale
If you are looking for the wholesale saree package boxes to gift wrapper sarees or to store all your expensive sarees. Then, you have multiple options available online for you. There are plenty of different websites which offers the saree boxes at the bulk rates like Amazon, Shopclues, Indiamart etc
However, if you looking for the local manufacturer of boxes, then you can use the portal like justdial.com to search the number of local saree boxes manufacturer in your area. So, maintain the beauty of your sarees by safely tucking them in the boxes or covers.
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Store Your Saree Wisely to Maintaining its Longevity
Graceful sarees weave their spell of beauty whenever we wear them. Intricately woven, carefully designed, some heavy, some gossamer light - every saree needs special treatment to make sure it retains its impressive look. So take some time to research out the best ways to store your saree collection. You can look up You Tube videos to get ideas or even ask your mother or aunts for tips on how best to store your sarees.