A bridal lahenga is a beautiful example of Indian workmanship. A fine example can have sequins, inset stones, delicate embroidery, and exquisite fabrics. Any one of these features would justify treating your lahenga with care, so it should come as no surprise that a lahenga requires special care. In order to keep your lahenga beautiful for years to come, follow at least these steps:

1. Inspect and Repair the Fabric after Wear

Whether you only wear your lahenga for a wedding or you wore it for some other special occasion, there is a chance of damaging it during wear. Thus, once you remove the garment, inspect it carefully for missing sequins or stones. If you find any damage, call the store you bought it from to see how much it costs to have it repaired. If the store won't repair it, you should be able to find a third party who is qualified to do the work. 

2. Take the Garment to a Dry Cleaner

Normal washing is too rough for a lahenga, so you will have to take it to dry cleaners. Not only will their methods prevent damage, but they can help to set the colors of the garment to prevent fading in the future. If you have any damage, or you were very active while wearing the lahenga, you should consider taking the garment to the dry cleaners before sending it off to the store so that the stains don't have a chance to set. 

3. Store Your Lahenga

As important as it is to take care of your garment while and just after wearing it, you also need to make sure that it is not damaged while in storage. As you fold the garment, place tissue paper over sequined or embroidered sections to prevent rubbing and snagging that could damage the garment. Next, wrap the garment with clean cotton and place in an acid-free box. This will help to prevent the garment from getting stained by its storage container before you have a chance to wear it again. 

Because of the labor involved in making a lahenga, they tend to be quite expensive. Whether you only plan to wear your lahenga for your wedding, or you plan to wear it for special occasions in the future, taking proper care of it will help to protect the money you invest in it. As long as you take care of your garment, you should be able to enjoy it in future years just as much as you did when you first wore it. Visit gravity-fashion.com for more information.