Hand embroidery is a beautiful craft, intricately done over many hours and days. In a craft rich culture like India, these pieces become heirlooms passed down from one generation to another. So, how to care for the garments that we love wearing? Speaking with Shreya Mehra, founder Aab Label shares insights on washing tricks for luxury clothes:

Spot clean
Threads used for embroidery are often in contrast to the base fabric colour. Thus, it is a good idea to spot clean the stains using a damp muslin cloth or a mild fabric shampoo. This will prevent the thread colours from bleeding on the base fabric. This is a good way of caring for light coloured garments and those with multi-coloured hand-embroideries.