CARE & LONGEVITY
These guidelines help take care of each piece so it lives with you through years of wear.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
- Follow the care label on the garment.
- Treat each piece gently — as you would a favourite object.
- Wash only when needed; often, a fresh air day is all a piece asks for.
Cotton & Linen — Gentle Rhythm
These natural fibres breathe with you.
- Wash: cold hand wash or delicate cycle with mild detergent.
- Dry: line dry inside out in shade; avoid harsh sun that can dull colour.
- Iron: warm steam if needed — like smoothing a fold in memory.
Why this matters
Cotton and linen soften with wear; over-washing can flatten the texture rather than enrich it.
Silk & Silk Blends
Elegant and alive — they ask for respectful touch.
- Dry Clean: Delicate silk fabrics often ask for professional drycleaning.
- Wash: some of our silks are washed and allow hand wash cold with gentle detergent or dry clean for deeper hues.
- Dry: shade air dry inside out, do not wring; avoid harsh sun that can dull colour.
Tip
Silk feels best when it moves freely — let it air .
Wool & Wool blends
Soft, warm, and mindful of its space.
- Refresh: air outside in gentle breezes before washing; wool has natural self-cleaning properties.
- Dry Clean: Wool fabrics often ask for professional drycleaning.
Handwoven & Naturally Dyed
- Colour: natural dyes may bleed slightly in first washes — a quiet settling in.
- Wash: always separately at first.
- Dry: shade air dry inside out, do not wring; avoid harsh sun that can dull colour.
Remember
Irregularities in weave and hue are not imperfections — they are evidence of the handcrafted process and the unique journey of each object.
Embellishments & Delicate Details
Lace, embroidery, trims — each tells its own story.
- Wash: use a soft wash bag or hand wash with care.
- Avoid: hard brushes or harsh scrubbing.
A gentle hand preserves these beautiful handmade details.
What to Know About Variation & Texture
Variations — subtle slubs, perceived gaps, nuanced colour shifts — are part of the object’s character. They are not flaws. They are part of the making’s memory and the craft’s language.
Dry Clean — When It’s Right
Some pieces, by nature of yarn or weave, ask for occasional dry cleaning. If your garment carries that tag, treat it as a rest — a pause in its life rather than an interruption.
A Simple Habit: Fresh Air First
Often, airing under an open sky — even for a few hours — renews a piece more beautifully and gently than a wash ever could.
Why This Matters
Care forms connection. The way you wash, dry and store a piece becomes part of that object’s story with you. Over time, this attention deepens texture, softens wear and reveals quiet, lived-in grace..