Garment Care

Before you begin

Each TRIBEKANNA piece is handmade from natural and heritage fabrics, so a little extra care keeps it looking beautiful for years. Always check any care label first, treat stains gently and promptly, and when in doubt, wash cool and air-dry. Avoid tumble dryers, harsh bleach, and wringing.

Linen

Linen loves a gentle touch and softens beautifully with age.

• Machine wash on a gentle cycle in lukewarm water, avoid very hot or icy water.
• Don't overload the machine; crowding can twist linen out of shape.
• Wash with similar colours, weights, and fabrics.
• If hand washing, use a gentle swishing motion, never wring, twist, or scrub.
• Use a mild detergent and rinse thoroughly before drying flat or on a hanger.

Ankara

Ankara is vibrant and best washed with care to keep its colours rich.

• Pre-treat any stains with a gentle stain remover or a little mild detergent before washing.
• Hand wash separately in cool, lightly soapy water.
• Swirl gently, don't rub hard, as the colours can bleed.
• Let it soak a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly until the water runs clear.
• Gently press out excess water without twisting, and hang to dry away from direct heat. Never tumble dry.

Silk

Silk is delicate and deserves the gentlest handling.

• Hand wash in cool water with a detergent made for delicates, or dry clean.
• Never soak for long, bleach, or wring the fabric.
• Press out water gently in a towel and dry flat, away from direct sunlight.
• Iron on the lowest setting, inside out, while slightly damp.

Lace

Lace is intricate and snags easily, so treat it tenderly.

• Hand wash in cool water with a mild detergent, or place in a mesh laundry bag if machine washing on delicate.
• Don't rub, wring, or scrub, press gently to release dirt.
• Lay flat to dry, reshaping by hand, and keep away from hooks and zips that can catch the threads.

Adire

Adire is hand-dyed, so protect its depth of colour.

• Hand wash separately in cool water for the first few washes, as natural dyes may release colour.
• Use a mild detergent and avoid bleach entirely.
• Rinse well, press out water gently, and dry in the shade, direct sun can fade the dye.

Aso-oke

Aso-oke is a handwoven heritage fabric; gentle care preserves its texture and shimmer.

• Dry cleaning is recommended, especially for pieces with metallic or beaded detail.
• If spot-cleaning at home, dab gently with a damp cloth, never soak or scrub.
• Store flat or rolled to protect the weave, and iron on low with a cloth barrier.

Cotton

Cotton is hard-wearing and easy to care for.

• Machine wash warm or cool with similar colours.
• Use a mild detergent and avoid bleach on coloured pieces.
• Tumble dry low or air-dry; remove promptly to reduce creasing, and iron on medium while slightly damp.

Cashmere

Cashmere is luxurious and long-lasting when cared for well.

• Hand wash in cool water with a cashmere or wool detergent, or dry clean.
• Never wring, press water out gently and dry flat on a towel, reshaping by hand.
• Store folded (not hung) to keep its shape, and keep it safe from moths with cedar or lavender.