Scarves Scarves storage/display and care

[r.b_boi]

Thanks for the advice. I made the mistake when I moved the majority of the collection from my residence in FL across the country. I paid the movers to do it all since I was traveling for work, and unfortunately they did not pack well since many items were packed in plastic bins. Well, it was August in FL (you can imagine the humidity) plus it spent so many days in the hot moving truck. When I finally unpacked, many of my items were discolored. Unfortunately many of these items are impossible to replace at this point. But I have learned a very important lesson...

No plastic. Try to avoid humidity if possible. AND don't have any rubber bands (I had rubber bands wrapped around some boxes to keep them shut, and they basically "melted" into them!)

Omg this has me so worried now. I'm going to be out of the country for a while so I stored my scarves in the boxes in my trunk! I pray they are alright...

 

[Jadeite]

the drawers are really pretty.

 

[Sienna220]

Omg this has me so worried now. I'm going to be out of the country for a while so I stored my scarves in the boxes in my trunk! I pray they are alright...

They should be fine as long as you make sure the trunk is in a location that does not have large variations in temperature or high humidity. Also you might want to make sure that you have acid free paper between scarves. This way colors won't bleed/you won't get rubbing with scarves. Two of my Pucci scarves were next to each other in the same box and the colors rubbed off onto each other and "streaked" for some reason with the heat/humidity.

 

[r.b_boi]

They should be fine as long as you make sure the trunk is in a location that does not have large variations in temperature or high humidity. Also you might want to make sure that you have acid free paper between scarves. This way colors won't bleed/you won't get rubbing with scarves. Two of my Pucci scarves were next to each other in the same box and the colors rubbed off onto each other and "streaked" for some reason with the heat/humidity.

Oh no! It's parked in an gated parking lot with a car cover

The good news is they are all stored in their original boxes.

 

[etoile de mer]

what a great topic!
At some point I'd need to move into envelope storing, and I liked http://www.gaylord.com/*******.asp?abid=12526 storing idea, BUT, again, it is not for textiles.
For shallow drawers I love a simple Kimono Tansu - created to serve in humid climate of Japan, it keeps one's garments breathing...

Hello Masik,
May I ask where you purchased yours? I'd love something like this!

 

[Masik]

Hello Masik,
May I ask where you purchased yours? I'd love something like this!

Hi
It was a lucky Craigslist find.
I LOVE Japanese antiques and antique tansu are my go to pieces of furniture for a lot of things around the house. There is quite a few places on the web where one can find new and custom made tansu (just google custom tansu). They are expensive but so worth the investment!
HTH

 

[Monceau]

Oh no! It's parked in an gated parking lot with a car cover

The good news is they are all stored in their original boxes.

Oh goodness, you mean they are in the trunk of your car?!? I thought you meant a trunk in your house, like a locker trunk, now you have me worried about your scarves!

Ok, first thing, don't panic. Enjoy your travels and forget about the scarves, most likely they will be fine. When you return home, take them all out of their boxes and let them
air out INSIDE your house for a day or two. Place them across a bed or a sofa. If any odors remain after breathing for a few days, you can attempt to hand wash or dry clean.
I would suggest that you review the cleaning thread here before doing anything, as color bleed and other issues can arise.

While I would not recommend storing scarves in a car trunk, for safety reasons as well as humidity, I think yours should be fine. I collect antique textiles, most of which have had far more stressful lives than the average Hermes scarf. The biggest threat to most textiles is the moth, which should not be a problem in your trunk.

I hope you have a wonderful trip

 

[etoile de mer]

Hi
It was a lucky Craigslist find.
I LOVE Japanese antiques and antique tansu are my go to pieces of furniture for a lot of things around the house. There is quite a few places on the web where one can find new and custom made tansu (just google custom tansu). They are expensive but so worth the investment!
HTH

Hello Masik,
Many thanks for the info!

 

[Bethc]

I'm getting a little worried, I put my cashmere shawls in zippy bags as I was trying to avoid dust, dirt and any random bugs (I haven't seen any just a precaution). I don't want them to smell like moth balls... I'll look into the archival boxes.

 

[Jahna]

Check post 1 and post 7 of this thread; that is how I store my scarves. The board keeps them folded without wrinkles, and the envelope lets me admire them. I think they have larger sizes that might work for GMs but I wear those so often I take the chances with (yuk!!) the moths. Haven't seen any this year.

 

[Love Of My Life]

tansu... whata good suggestion & how beautiful

 

[Masik]

tansu... whata good suggestion & how beautiful

and like HS, won't get out of style.

 

[lyseiki8]

Hi fellow silkies - Just wondering IF any of you are still using the same storage methods as posted here. I am looking for ideas as my scarf collection is getting a little out-of-hand lately. :no-good: Thank you !!

 

[hhong001]

I use the flat file cabinet. I only use the top 4 drawers for scarf/shawl. The rest for belts, thin clutches, etc. The cabinet does take up a lot of space in the closet. But I love that I could pull open the drawer and touch the silk.

 

[Suzie]

I use the flat file cabinet. I only use the top 4 drawers for scarf/shawl. The rest for belts, thin clutches, etc. The cabinet does take up a lot of space in the closet. But I love that I could pull open the drawer and touch the silk.

Love this!