It is always recommended to do a patch test before washing a banarasi silk saree at home:- Use cold water to wash your banarasi silk saree. Add mild detergent or shampoo to the water Soak the saree for 5 minutes After soaking gently rinse the saree Never brush or rub your saree, even doing gently could make the threads of the saree spring out Never wring your banarasi silk saree Dry them under shade. Saree covers or muslin bags are recommended to store your precious saree.