‘Don’t put naphthalene balls’: Malini Awasthi on how she preserved sarees for 40 years
Malini Awasthi and Assistant Professor Paridhi Dhanuka shared tips for caring for sarees. They suggest avoiding plastic bags and naphthalene balls, and instead storing sarees in breathable muslin. Delicate sarees should be rolled or gently folded, and regularly aired. Sunlight and heavy stacking should be avoided, and neem or cloves can be used for pest protection.