Why storage matters so much for chikankari, regardless of colour? Chikankari embroidery uses fine thread on breathable base fabrics. Storage damage doesn’t depend on colour — it depends on pressure, airflow, moisture, and residue. However, colour decides how that damage shows up — yellowing in whites, dullness in pastels, fading or patchiness in darker shades. Should chikankari clothes always be washed before storing? Yes, for all colours. Sweat, body oils, perfume, and deod