Washing
| Piece | How to wash |
|---|---|
| Plain cotton or linen jalabiya | Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, inside out |
| Hareer, crepe or chiffon without stones | Hand wash cold with mild detergent, or a gentle cycle in a mesh bag |
| Light stone work or embroidery | Hand wash cold, inside out. Don't scrub the stone area. |
| Heavy stone work, velvet, satin, thobe (soube) | Dry clean only |
Drying and ironing
- Never wring. Press the water out with a towel.
- Dry flat, or on a hanger in the shade. UAE sun fades colour fast.
- Iron inside out on low heat, with a cloth between the iron and the fabric.
- Never iron directly on stones. Heat loosens heat-set crystals.
Storage
- Fold heavy stone pieces flat with tissue between the layers. Hanging stretches the shoulders.
- Use breathable cotton garment bags, not plastic.
- Keep perfume and oud away from stones and silk. Spray before you dress, not on the fabric.
Repairs
Lost a stone or found a loose thread? Bring the piece to our shop. We replace stones, repair embroidery and refresh older jalabiyas and kaftans, including pieces you didn't buy from us.