Memories Woven In Priceless Heirloom

Heirloom sarees are all about family legacy and memories. With the help of a designer, I often recycle the borders of heirloom sarees and make classy dupattas from the silk sarees.” Dr Kinnari treasures her sarees to pass them to her daughter. “The future generation must know that heirloom sarees spell sustainability, have memories, and deserve to be revered,” adds Dr Kinnari. Saree Care Tips • Wear sarees often as natural yarns breathe • Change the folds every few months • Keep sarees protected from moisture, sunlight, and perfumes • Keep sarees in soft muslin cloths, not plastic bags • Store heirloom sarees vertically on a plastic rod covered with tissue paper inside out • Sun sarees once a year in mild sun and let them air overnight after wearing them before putting them away • Keep silica gel pouches in the cupboard away from the sarees We first inspect the strength of the base fabric and see if it’s compromised.”— Swati Agarwal, textile revivalist, Kolkata First-generation heirlooms and second-generation heirlooms can be fragile but may have the strength to be re-purposed if kept with love and immense care.” — Sagrika Rai, Founder & Creative Director, Warp 'n Weft Preferring heirlooms is also about being sustainable and honouring the traditions but with a contemporary touch.” — Dr Kinnari Choudhri, Karnal Vintage Charm • Sonam Kapoor Ahuja recently revealed on social media how garments carry significance beyond their material and design. • Swara Bhasker wore her mother's 40-year-old red bridal saree that had a delicate zari border.