After Care Tips For Kantha Quilts That You Need To Know

 

One of the queries that we often get from our consumers at Shivalaya Jaipur is that “How do I take care of my Indian Kantha Quilts?” We understand the worry. You own beautifully hand-quilted blankets, and the last thing you wish to do is get the threads torn while in the washing machine.



These blankets, specifically the Vintage Kantha Quilts that artisan made from second-hand sarees are traditionally made, not for special occasions, but for gifting to your family members as well. With regular family life arrives a fair share of decay. So whether you have a sticky-handed child or a careless mother-in-law, there are high chances that your Kantha cotton will need a thorough wash. So to keep your quilt fresh, here are our Kantha aftercare tips.

Do Kantha quilts need dry cleaning?

The answer is no, don’t even think about it. If you have a 100% cotton Kantha quilt, you do not need to have it skillfully dry cleaned. While it is a choice that our many clients make for the ultimate relaxation, we at Shivalaya Jaipur think that the ideal cleaning method is a good old-fashioned hand wash.   

Washing your Kantha Quilt by hand

We traditionally wash our Kantha quilt with our bare hands in India and Bangladesh. However, it is still your best choice for cleaning your quilt to keep the risk of threading at a bare minimum. For best results, we recommend filling a bathtub with cold or lukewarm water, which is below 30 degrees Celsius or below 86 degrees Fahrenheit, and using a mild detergent. 

How to machine wash a Kantha Quilt?

We don’t advise using a washing machine to clean your Kantha blanket. But, if hand washing and dry cleaning are not suitable options for you, there are a few methods that you can apply to decrease the risk of damage.

●       Set your washing machine to a handwash or delicate cycle.

●       You should set your washing machine to a low temperature below 30 degrees Celsius or below 86 degrees Fahrenheit.

●       You must wash your Kantha quilt separately in the washing machine to prevent damage from other clothes.    

Caring for a Silk Kantha Quilt

Silk can be a volatile fabric to care for. So washing a silk Kantha quilt can fill some users with rage. It need not be something you have a concern about, though. The silk Kantha quilts can be hand washed or dry cleaned.

You need to follow the indications as per cotton ones for hand washing. However, take care when drying. You should never twist or press silk during the drying steps. Instead, lay the quilt on a layer of towels and roll it up. It will soak the quilt’s moisture into the towels.   

Taking care of an Indigo Kantha Quilt

To clean an indigo Kantha quilt, the central aspect you should keep in mind is that some leftover dye might remain in the fabric. For this reason, it is essential to wash your indigo sheet separately from other things. Handwashing is the right way for it. It will allow you to drain and fill the tub until the water runs out.       

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