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The most comfortable and versatile item you can have in your wardrobe is a batik sarong. This traditional clothing item which originates from many of the southern and eastern areas of Asia is loose and flowing while also flattering to wear.
Batik Sarong
Depending on the manufacturer or individual artisan the sarong may be made from various different fabrics. Common choices include 100% cotton or a cotton blend. Silk is another popular fabric selection. In addition some sarongs may also be made of synthetic fabrics such as rayon. All are designed to be wash and wear.
Sarongs can be made and found in a variety of different lengths and styles. The tube shape is traditional but wraparound sarongs are more popular for beachwear and for casual wear. The wraparound option is typically reserved for women, at least in Indonesia, while the tube style is worn by both men and women.
Sarongs with beautiful batik designs are now a hot item. Traditionally men only wore plaid or checked batik patterns and women wore more traditional batik colors with only a panel of pattern on the back side of the garment. Today many batik colors and patterns make sarongs made from batik a hit locally as well as internationally.
what is batik?
Batik is from Java, not traditionally from Bali. However, just like Balinese silversmiths have incorporated ideas from Java, so have the fabric designers. Batik is a repetitive pattern or design that is dyed into fabric. Historically this fabric has been 100% natural cotton, but now it includes other fabric choices as well.
In Bali, the patterns used in a sarong made from batik include geometric shapes, images from nature and abstract patterns. However, some of the new styles favor painting a single image on the fabric. This creates a masterpiece on the sarong that is a wearable work of art.
You can check out all of the different types of Sarongs we sell – Dress, Beach, Mens, Tie Dye, Batik etc. by clicking on our Sarongs Catalog link.
how is batik made?
Batik design uses the technique of waxing areas of the fabric. Where wax is present the dye will not take to the fabric. This means that many layers of dye are needed to create a multicolored sarong.
The artist will decide the pattern he or she will use and the colors. Starting with the lightest color first the fabric is dyed with this color. Hot, liquid wax is then used to create a pattern on the background. Then, once the wax has fully cooled, the entire fabric is dyed the next color. In a two-color sarong this will be the final dye process.
After leaving the fabric in the dye for the desired time it is removed and boiled. This will remove the wax, revealing the first color and creating the pattern. Multiple colors will only be exposed once the final boiling of the cloth is completed.
wearing the batik sarong
A batik sarong is a work of art. With the vibrant colors and designs you can mix and match to create a new look each time you wear the batik sarong. They are an ideal addition to your summer wardrobe and are perfect as a beach cover-up.
our sarongs catalog
You can check out all of the different types of Sarongs we sell – Dress, Beach, Mens, Tie Dye, Batik etc. by clicking on our Sarongs Catalog link.
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