Wear
Avoid jewellery, rough bags or surfaces that can snag embroidery and delicate fibres.
Long life is part of luxury
Care for the material, then the handwork.
These are general guidelines for demo content. For valuable or heavily embellished pieces, always confirm the exact cleaning method with National Emporium or a trusted textile specialist.
Rest
Air a piece after wear before returning it to storage. Do not trap moisture.
Store
Use clean, breathable wrapping and support heavily worked garments rather than compressing them.
Clean
Avoid experimenting with home stain treatments on handwork. Ask before washing or dry cleaning.
By material
Different fibres need different habits.
Gentle handling, minimal friction, breathable storage and specialist cleaning when necessary.
Air between wears, brush carefully where appropriate, and protect from moth activity.
Keep away from long exposure to sunlight, moisture and harsh cleaning products.
Avoid crushing the pile; store with space and seek specialist help for marks or pressure damage.