How should Chanderi fabric — cotton-silk and pure silk Chanderi — be washed and cared for?

Chanderi requires specific care because of its delicate woven structure and the combination of cotton and silk fibres in most varieties:

Pure Silk Chanderi:

• Dry clean only — the sheer silk warp is extremely delicate when wet
• Professional dry cleaning preserves the woven butti (motifs) and the soft drape

Chanderi Cotton-Silk (most common in wholesale):

• Hand wash in cold water with mild detergent — the cotton content gives slightly more resilience
• Very gentle — no rubbing or twisting
• Soak maximum 10 minutes
• Rinse thoroughly — detergent residue dulls Chanderi's sheen

Chanderi Cotton:

• Hand wash cold — follows same protocol as other fine cotton
• Can be machine washed on delicate cycle in a mesh laundry bag

Ironing all Chanderi types: Low heat, inside out, while still slightly damp. Never high heat — Chanderi scorches and loses its characteristic drape irreversibly.