Can a Silk Saree be kept folded for many months?
No, A Silk Saree should not be folded for many months at a stretch, because there is a huge chance of getting teared in the fold. However, it can be opened and refolded in different ways and portion to avoid wear and tear of the saree on the fold.
Can a Silk Saree be kept in a hanger or folded in a safe place like boards?
There is no such restrictions. It can be kept in a hanger and cupboards.
Can a silk saree be washed in a washing machine?
No, it should be handwashed only or can be given to well known reputed laundry for dry cleaning.
Can a Silk Saree be washed with a detergent Soap?
No, We should not use any strong detergent soap or powder. The saree may lose its color.We can use shikakai powder which is very good option,if you don't have shikakai powder use any mild shampoo.
Can a Silk Saree be Ironed or Pressed?
Yes. It can be Ironed or pressed with mild heat. Be careful or avoid sprinkling water while ironing, there are greater chances of water marks.
What Color can i choose while selecting the silk sarees?
Meroon, Green, Yellow are the standard colors. It depends upon the choice of the consumers, there are double shaded sarees which changes colors while looking at different angles.
Can a Silk Saree be washed after wearing it once?
No. The durability and life of the Saree will significantly come down after every wash,so a silk saree can be
washed after 5 wears. After wearing it each time, before folding the Saree it should be kept hanging open in air.
Can a deodorant & fragrance be applied on a Saree?
Yes. But make sure that it does not affect your body. Also, there are some fragrances that may affect the texture of the sarees and causes Permanent strains. Try to apply it at the inner side of the sarees before applying it.
Can a Mehendi affect silk saree?
Yes. Don't wear a silk saree while applying mehendi in your hand. After cleaning your mehendi then you can wear a Silk Saree, otherwise mehendi color will create a strain in your silk saree.
What are the varieties of Silk Sarees?
Puri Jari Sarees, White Touch Sarees, Embroided Sarees, Hand Work Sarees, Printed Sarees, Cutwork Sarees, Silk Cotton Sarees.
What portion of a Sari must be given due care?
Jari portion of a sari must be taken care well.
Why some of the Silk Sarees are heavier than other ones?
The weight of the Silk Sarees depends on the quality, thickness of the silk thread, use of jari. Jari adds more weight to the Saree. Heavy Brocade sarees weigh heavier. Plain Silk sarees with simple Pallu & border weigh lighter.
Where can I buy Silk Sarees at Chennai?
Thiagaraya Nagar alias T.Nagar is the famous area where plenty of silk sarees retailers are available. Nalli Silks, Nalli Chinnasami Chetty, Kumaran Silks, Kumaran Stores, Pothys, RMKV, S.M.Silks are the famous outlets selling different varieties of Silk Sarees.
What is meant by Samunthrika Pattu?
Samunthrika Pattu, Vastrakala Pattu, Men Pattu, Paramapara Pattu are all brands of Pothys Silk Saree Retailer. Refer http://www.pothys.com & its ads for more details.
What are the major towns and cities that manufacture Silk Sarees?
Silk Sarees are being manufactured all across India. But popular destinations known are Kanchipuram, Arni, Dharmavaram, Banaras, Bangalore & Mysore.
How the prices of Silk Sarees is determined?
There are various factors affecting the price of a silk saree. Jari work, Heavy Embroided, Brocade Saris are priced more. Quality of Jari plays an important part. Jari contains gold in it which adds glitter and shine to the silk saree. In market, we can find a lot of silk sarees which are cheaper by 50% - 60% than their peers primarily because of the quality of the Jari & Silk. Fancy Designer Sarees are costlier for their design. Traditional standard designs should cost less.
Can I buy a Silk Saree with blouse or without blouse?
There are Silk Sarees with Blouse and without Blouse. For simple Silk Sarees, standard matching color or contrasting colored blouse are available in the market. For Designer Sarees and double shaded colors there may not be matching blouse. Its recommended to buy it along with Saree.
No, A Silk Saree should not be folded for many months at a stretch, because there is a huge chance of getting teared in the fold. However, it can be opened and refolded in different ways and portion to avoid wear and tear of the saree on the fold.
Can a Silk Saree be kept in a hanger or folded in a safe place like boards?
There is no such restrictions. It can be kept in a hanger and cupboards.
Can a silk saree be washed in a washing machine?
No, it should be handwashed only or can be given to well known reputed laundry for dry cleaning.
Can a Silk Saree be washed with a detergent Soap?
No, We should not use any strong detergent soap or powder. The saree may lose its color.We can use shikakai powder which is very good option,if you don't have shikakai powder use any mild shampoo.
Can a Silk Saree be Ironed or Pressed?
Yes. It can be Ironed or pressed with mild heat. Be careful or avoid sprinkling water while ironing, there are greater chances of water marks.
What Color can i choose while selecting the silk sarees?
Meroon, Green, Yellow are the standard colors. It depends upon the choice of the consumers, there are double shaded sarees which changes colors while looking at different angles.
Can a Silk Saree be washed after wearing it once?
No. The durability and life of the Saree will significantly come down after every wash,so a silk saree can be
washed after 5 wears. After wearing it each time, before folding the Saree it should be kept hanging open in air.
Can a deodorant & fragrance be applied on a Saree?
Yes. But make sure that it does not affect your body. Also, there are some fragrances that may affect the texture of the sarees and causes Permanent strains. Try to apply it at the inner side of the sarees before applying it.
Can a Mehendi affect silk saree?
Yes. Don't wear a silk saree while applying mehendi in your hand. After cleaning your mehendi then you can wear a Silk Saree, otherwise mehendi color will create a strain in your silk saree.
What are the varieties of Silk Sarees?
Puri Jari Sarees, White Touch Sarees, Embroided Sarees, Hand Work Sarees, Printed Sarees, Cutwork Sarees, Silk Cotton Sarees.
What portion of a Sari must be given due care?
Jari portion of a sari must be taken care well.
Why some of the Silk Sarees are heavier than other ones?
The weight of the Silk Sarees depends on the quality, thickness of the silk thread, use of jari. Jari adds more weight to the Saree. Heavy Brocade sarees weigh heavier. Plain Silk sarees with simple Pallu & border weigh lighter.
Where can I buy Silk Sarees at Chennai?
Thiagaraya Nagar alias T.Nagar is the famous area where plenty of silk sarees retailers are available. Nalli Silks, Nalli Chinnasami Chetty, Kumaran Silks, Kumaran Stores, Pothys, RMKV, S.M.Silks are the famous outlets selling different varieties of Silk Sarees.
What is meant by Samunthrika Pattu?
Samunthrika Pattu, Vastrakala Pattu, Men Pattu, Paramapara Pattu are all brands of Pothys Silk Saree Retailer. Refer http://www.pothys.com & its ads for more details.
What are the major towns and cities that manufacture Silk Sarees?
Silk Sarees are being manufactured all across India. But popular destinations known are Kanchipuram, Arni, Dharmavaram, Banaras, Bangalore & Mysore.
How the prices of Silk Sarees is determined?
There are various factors affecting the price of a silk saree. Jari work, Heavy Embroided, Brocade Saris are priced more. Quality of Jari plays an important part. Jari contains gold in it which adds glitter and shine to the silk saree. In market, we can find a lot of silk sarees which are cheaper by 50% - 60% than their peers primarily because of the quality of the Jari & Silk. Fancy Designer Sarees are costlier for their design. Traditional standard designs should cost less.
Can I buy a Silk Saree with blouse or without blouse?
There are Silk Sarees with Blouse and without Blouse. For simple Silk Sarees, standard matching color or contrasting colored blouse are available in the market. For Designer Sarees and double shaded colors there may not be matching blouse. Its recommended to buy it along with Saree.
