Sarong

About Sarongs
Sarongs are single pieces of fabric that are wrapped around the waist and worn as full body wraps or skirts by both men and women in Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands and India (in the Western world, they're generally worn only by women). Sarongs are often brightly colored and have detailed patterns (usually flowers, geometric... more »
How to Make a Sarong
A sarong is a large piece of fabric that you can wrap around yourself in different ways to create a skirt, dress, jacket or shawl. It is a traditional garment for both men and women in many parts of the world and its popularity continues to grow. With a little time and imagination, you can make your own hand-crafted sarong. more »
How to Wear a Sarong
You can tie a sarong in dozens of ways and use it as your only garment, as another layer on top of a dress or pants and a tunic or camisole top or as a scarf. Once you master the two basic techniques below, both of which use a sarong as a layer, you can experiment with your own style. more »
About Sarong Patterns
Even the word sarong is flowing and beautiful, conjuring tropical images, as does the sarong itself. A sarong may be a rectangular swath of fabric, but for such a simple design, it has numerous looks. The style is seen in many areas of the world and is known by many names. Most notably the sarong is associated with the Polynesian... more »
How to Make Sarong
Sarong is a Maylay word meaning "covering" and is traditionally worn by both men and women in the South Pacific. Although sarongs have a rich history, they are becoming more mainstream, particularly as swimsuit cover-ups and casual skirts. Sarongs are essentially large pieces of fabric that are folded and tied in different ways and... more »

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How to Wear a Sarong
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About Cotton Sarongs
Cotton sarongs are a versatile garment that can be worn as a bathing suit cover-up, as a skirt...more »
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History of the Sarong
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How to Care for a Sarong
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How to Tie a One Shoulder Sarong
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More Ways to Wear a Sarong
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Sarongs & Swimwear Accessories
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Articles: Sarong

The Uses of a Sarong

A sarong is a simple, yet incredibly versatile and useful, piece of fabric. Usually rectangular or square, the... More
How Big Is a Sarong?

A sarong is a long piece of cloth, usually worn around the waist. Many sarongs have been decorated by the batik... More
About Chinese Sarongs

A sarong is a rectangular fabric piece that can be worn by men or women. Sarongs are popular in many cultures. China... More
How to Buy Sarongs

A sarong is a traditional garment worn by men and women in various parts of Asia and in the Pacific Islands. The... More
How to Put On a Sarong

The Indonesian word "sarong" can be interpreted in many different ways. Some people know the sarong as a dress,... More
About Indonesian Sarongs

While it is a common garment across South and Southeast Asia, and even as far afield as East Africa and Polynesia,... More
How to Make a Hawaiian Sarong

The Hawaiian sarong is one of the simplest forms of wrap skirt or dress. The wearer can easily go from the beach to... More
Wearing a Hawaiian Sarong

Nothing looks more glamorous on the beach than a Hawaiian sarong. Just throwing one around your hip dresses up... More
What are Different Ways to Tie a Sarong?

A sarong goes by many names such as a pareos, surong, kanga, and even a toga. Whatever your word is for sarong you... More
How to Make a Mini Sarong

A mini sarong makes a fun and simple cover-up for the beach or the pool. Although they can be found in stores, mini... More
Difference Between Sarongs & Pareos

A sarong is a 4- to 5-foot length of fabric, traditionally worn as a loose-fitting men's kilt or women's skirt in... More
Sarong Tying Instructions

A sarong is a versatile accessory that can be used as a sand blanket or quick covering. Sarongs are widely sold near... More
About Indian Clothes

Most western viewers agree that one of the best parts of Bollywood films are the traditional Indian outfits. With... More
About Silk Wedding Sarongs

A silk wedding sarong can serve as more than a fashionable garment for a seaside wedding. The lighter material---and... More
Sarong Tying Methods

A sarong can keep you covered at the beach or make a statement about your ethnic heritage. Traditionally a simple,... More