Fabrics & care
How to wash and care for embroidered kids’ clothes
How to wash lawn, keep embroidery and gota looking new, store dupattas and get a sherwani through the whole wedding season.
Lawn, cambric and cotton
- Wash at 30°C inside out, with similar colours
- Skip the tumble dryer for embroidered pieces; line dry or dry flat
- Iron on the reverse of the embroidery with a warm iron
- Expect lawn to soften after the first wash; that’s normal
Embroidery, gota and sequins
- Turn the garment inside out and use a mesh laundry bag
- Never wring; press the water out in a towel
- Keep gota (the shiny ribbon trim) away from direct heat: iron around it, not over it
- Store flat, with tissue between embroidered layers
Dupattas
- Net and organza dupattas: hand wash cold, or dry clean if embroidered
- Dry flat on a towel; hanging stretches the net
- Fold loosely and store flat to avoid a permanent crease
Sherwanis, prince coats, lehengas and velvet
- Dry clean only, once per season unless something spills
- Air after wearing, then hang on a wide hanger (sherwanis) or store flat (lehengas)
- Spot clean small marks with a damp cloth and no soap
Between children
A well-cared-for sherwani or gharara set is worn by cousins and younger siblings for years. Wash or clean it before storing, keep it out of direct sunlight, and label the bag with the size so the next Eid is easier.
Quick answers
Can I machine wash embroidered lawn?
Yes, at 30°C, inside out, in a mesh bag, without the tumble dryer. Iron on the reverse.
How do I wash a net dupatta?
Hand wash cold and dry flat on a towel. If it’s heavily embroidered, dry clean it instead.