Nakshi kantha
Cold wash on a gentle cycle, or by hand. Dry flat in the shade. A kantha gets softer with every wash.
Looking after hand-made cotton
Gentle washing keeps the stitching tight and the colours true for years.
Block-printed cotton
Wash the first time alone, cold, so the natural dyes settle. Dry in the shade to keep the colour.
Quilts and bedspreads
Cold, gentle cycle, mild soap, no bleach. Tumble dry low or line dry.
Towels
Warm wash, no fabric softener — it makes cotton less absorbent. Tumble dry low.