Fabric like Cotton and synthetic can be easily Hand washed / Machine washed but delicate fabrics mostly used in Indian Ethnic wear should preferably dry-cleaned .

Delicate fabrics Should be dry-cleaned first before your are going to deposit it back in your wardrobe . It is advisable to buy or make a thin cotton fabric (usual Mul-mul / organza ) saree cover for your Heavily worked/embroidered saree/lehenga/salwar kameez. Don’t use naphthalene balls with heavily worked/embroidered apparels.