Washing:  Scarves, wraps, clothing, scrunchies, and purses are best hand washed in cool water with mild soap.  Rinse, then roll in a towel and gently squeeze.  Lay flat or hang to dry.  Wraps, clothing, and scrunchies do well dried in a dryer on low heat, by themselves or with a dry towel, removed promptly and hung up. It doesn't take long.  Check to see that item is not getting twisted or tangled up.

Machine washing is not recommended, although it can be done if you put items in a mesh bag on a short, gentle cycle and cool water.  The agitation may stress the seams and cause premature wear.  Do not soak silk in warm or hot water, as some color may be lost.  Do not wring, as it can cause wrinkles and pull at the seams.

Cleaning Silk Ties:  Ties should be dry cleaned in order to keep their shape the best.  The dyes are colorfast in water, but it is hard to get the tie flat and nice looking after washing.  Ties are best ironed very lightly with steam on the back. Ironing on the front of some ties with even the weight of the iron may cause a shiny line where the seams are.  Test on the middle section of the tie that people won't see.

Ironing:  Iron silk on the back side when damp or use the lowest steam setting, then iron lightly on the front, if desired. Spray persistent wrinkles with water first.  Cut velvet scarves, which we sell at fairs, can be ironed on the back only to bring out the sheen of the nap.

Scarves with fringe:  Fringe may be dipped in hair conditioner and water solution, then laid flat on a smooth surface, combed out straight and left that way until dry.