Garment care

Hand work lasts for decades when it is cared for properly.

Velvet and gold-embroidered pieces — dry clean only. Khan-atlas may be hand washed in cold water, without wringing. Dry in the shade, away from direct sun.

Store in a cotton cover, not polythene: the cloth needs to breathe. Over time velvet develops a soft sheen at the folds — that is a property of the fabric, not wear.