The Journal
Home Textiles
Honest, practical guides written by the people who clean, press and preserve garments every day — so you can care for your wardrobe better between visits.
Home Textiles stories.
Preparing blankets and quilts for winter
Clean, air and store them right so they’re ready when you need them.
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Most read care guides.
- How to care for silk sarees: storage, airing and when to dry clean8 min read
- Dry cleaning vs wet cleaning: what your fabric needs5 min read
- How to remove common stains — and the mistakes that set them7 min read
- Dry cleaning vs washing: which does your garment need?6 min read
- The right way to store a bridal lehenga6 min read
Seasonal care.
How to clean and preserve a wedding dress or lehenga
From the night of the event to the archival box — how preservation actually works.
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The right way to store a bridal lehenga
Keep the embroidery, shapes and colours pristine for the next celebration.
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Notes from the House.
Seasonal garment-care guidance, delivered occasionally.
Ask the atelier.
Real questions from our clients, answered by our specialists.
Can I steam a polyester saree at home?
Carefully, yes — on the lowest setting, holding the steamer a few inches away and never letting the head touch the fabric. For pleats and finishing, our steam ironing service is safer.
How do I remove haldi stains safely?
Don’t rub or wet it — blot gently and keep the garment out of sunlight, then bring it to us quickly. Haldi oxidises fast, and fresh stains respond far better to specialist treatment.
What’s the best way to store a sherwani?
On a broad shaped hanger, in a breathable cover, away from moisture — never in polythene. Air it every few months and let embroidery rest without folds.