India, Aug. 28 -- Whether it is your treasured Banarasi silk saree or the expensive Kanjeevaram silk, silk fabric is among the most valued fabrics found in any desi wardrobe. In fact, silk garments, whether it's a saree or a lehenga, are also deemed heirloom pieces, passed down through generations. The key to protecting these silk garments is due care so that the beauty of the fine craftsmanship lasts. But one of the biggest challenges for silk garments in a wardrobe is during the monsoon.

Khitish Pandya, Founder of EcoTasar, told HT Lifestyle why this happens. He said, "Silk is a delicate, protein-based natural fibre that can be easily damaged by excess moisture, fungal growth, or improper storage-especially during the damp and humid mo...