How to Care for Your Kashmiri Embroidered Kurti
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A Kashmiri embroidered kurti is not a fast-fashion piece. With the right care it will look beautiful for years. With the wrong care, you can damage it in a single wash.
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[IMAGE PLACEHOLDER] Hands gently hand-washing a delicate Kashmiri embroidered kurti in a basin
Alt text: "Demonstrating how to hand-wash a Kashmiri embroidered kurti with cold water"
Washing Rules
Always hand wash in cold water with a mild, pH-neutral detergent. Never machine wash — the agitation will loosen embroidery threads. Never wring or twist — gently press water out and lay flat on a clean towel to dry in shade.
For the first wash, dry cleaning is recommended to preserve thread tension and colour.
Storing Your Kurti
Never hang an embroidered kurti — the weight of the fabric stretches the embroidered areas over time. Fold it along the natural creases and store in a breathable cotton bag. Add a small cedar block to deter moths.
Ironing
Iron on a low-heat setting on the reverse side. Place a thin cloth between the iron and the embroidery to protect the thread work. Never iron directly over aari embroidery — the heat can flatten and damage the stitching.
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[VIDEO PLACEHOLDER] How to wash and store your Kashmiri kurti — step by step (45 sec)
Great care guide Reel · Show: hand wash → press with cloth → fold to store
Treat your Kashmiri kurti like the handcrafted heirloom it is — and it will reward you with years of beauty.
