Care instructions

Every piece ships with a care line that matches its cloth and finish. When the sewn-in label and this page differ, follow the label for that garment. Product pages also repeat the care line that sits on the size guide for that collection.

Most daywear can be washed cold on a gentle cycle or by hand, inside out, with like colours. Use a mild detergent. Do not bleach. Dry in the shade on a padded hanger or flat. A warm iron on the reverse is fine; keep the plate off dense embroidery, beading, cowrie, and metallic weave.

Batik and hand-dyed cloth can release a little colour in the first washes. Wash separately at first. Avoid long soaks and never leave wet cloth in a pile.

Heavily embroidered agbada, bridal kaba, white wedding gowns, and ornamented dresses are safest with professional dry cleaning. Ask for a cleaner experienced with hand embroidery and mixed fibres, not a standard high-street bulk cycle.

If you must refresh a lightly embroidered piece at home, spot-clean first. Hand wash cold, support the weight of wet cloth when lifting, and dry in shade. Never tumble dry.

Dry clean only. Store on a wide hanger so the shoulder holds its shape. Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight so embroidery and print stay vivid.

Handwoven kente is stronger than it looks, but the weave and gold thread dislike abrasion and harsh detergent. Prefer dry cleaning for sets with large woven panels. At home, cool hand wash, no wringing, dry flat away from sun. Iron on the reverse with a pressing cloth, avoiding the densest weave.

When a piece is silk or silk-rich, dry cleaning is the safest default, especially for hand-dyed batik. If the label allows home care: cold hand wash with a silk-safe detergent, no twisting, roll in a towel, dry flat in shade. Steam or iron on a low silk setting from the reverse while slightly damp.

• Hang structured pieces; fold soft kaftans and jalabia with tissue if space is tight.
• Keep moth protection away from direct contact with embroidery and metal thread.
• Let perfume and deodorant dry before dressing so marks do not set into the cloth.
• Travel with the garment in a breathable bag, not sealed plastic for long stretches.

A loose thread or a small seam fray after wear is normal on handmade cloth. Write to the house with photographs before attempting a heavy repair yourself. We can advise, and for atelier-fault issues the remake policy applies.