Silk Saree Guides & News
Notes on identifying, caring for, and getting the best value for old pattu and silk sarees.
Buying Guide
How to Identify Pure Kanchipuram Silk
Five checks — from the zari weight to the pallu weave — that tell genuine Kanchipuram silk apart from a blend.
Selling Tips
What Really Decides Your Old Saree's Price
Purity, age, condition, and demand — how each factor moves the number we offer.
Care
Storing Silk Sarees So They Outlast You
Simple habits — muslin wraps, camphor, and airing — that keep silk from yellowing or weakening over decades.
Buying Guide
Kanchipuram vs. Banarasi: What Sets Them Apart
Two of India's most recognisable silks, and why buyers price them differently.
Selling Tips
The Best Time to Sell an Old Pattu Saree
Wedding season demand and zari prices both move the market — here's how to time a sale.
Care
Reviving a Water-Damaged Silk Saree
What can be restored at home, and what a professional dry-cleaner should handle instead.