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What’s a sarong? Nothing, what’s sarong with you?
Sarongs are large rayon rectangular woven garments that are traditionally a men’s garment, and now are enjoyed by all genders a cool, breezy coverup, ad much more!
We produced these short videos with instructions for a few of our favorites ways to wear a sarong. Enjoy!
How to Tie a Sarong
3 Easy Ways
How to Tie a Sarong
Little Black Dress Edition
How to use a Sarong Buckle
Four Easy Ways
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My kids and our closet of sarongs
I recently pared my linen closet way way waaaaay down. One extra set of sheets for each bed are stored in our bedrooms. The kids’ old toy chest is at the foot of my bed and holds our extra quilts. Towels are rolled up on a shelf in the bathroom with a stack of hand […]
Read more…Why I have beautiful things in my home
I have been steeped in the process of decluttering. It seems to be the perfect fall activity. While Spring Cleaning is useful for getting rid of the cobwebs and caked on mud, fixing broken shingles and shaking out rugs, the Fall Purge is for me an even more crucial process, one that allows me to […]
Read more…Sarong Saves Sanity
Who knew a sarong collection could save the sanity of two struggling young single moms? Liz and Melanie had taken different paths after high school, but both found themselves unexpectedly single, each raising two young children. Liz had gone straight to college, intent on a career and independence. Marrying her college sweetie wasn’t in the […]
Read more…SARONG SAVES the RELATIONSHIP
As Marina tells it, she had recently met the guy of her dreams, Jimmy. He was more laid-back than she, but that was part of his appeal. The relationship progressed so well that Jimmy wanted to introduce Marina to his parents in Los Angeles. Flying out there would have been simple””too simple. They were both […]
Read more…SARONG GOES TO SCHOOL
Sarongs in the classroom? Only in Bali? Not at all. The last school we shipped sarongs to was in Reston, Virginia. School had just started and Connie Leontine, a brand-new teacher, was determined to excite and engage her students. The first region in her yearlong Cultures of the World curriculum was Indonesia. She chose it […]
Read more…SARONGS AT A PICNIC
The Milando family awaited the beginning of the school year with mixed feelings. Arturo couldn’t wait for school to begin. He had made the varsity soccer team and was eager to get out on the field. Schoolwork came easy to him, and he never dreaded the start of a new year. Cesar was just as […]
Read more…SARONGS AT A CHILLY FALL WEDDING
Remember Lisa’s great idea to give sarongs to her guests as wedding favors? They were incredibly popular, and guests danced the night away in them. Lisa told me to expect a call from one of her bridesmaids, and sure enough, Allana called soon after. She was in a flurry of preparations for her upcoming fall […]
Read more…Sarongs at a Wedding
A Most Unusual Wedding Favor, How About a Sarong? When a customer called wanting a dozen brightly colored sarongs, it didn’t seem that out of the ordinary. She said she was going to use them as table coverings at her outdoor wedding. That’s a terrific idea, one that other customers have come up with, […]
Read more…Sarongs and the Art of Batik
Sarongs and the Art of Batik We like to focus on the amazing versatility of the sarong, but did you ever wonder what gives sarongs their stunning and original designs and those vibrant colors? It’s the batik process that’s used. Batik is an ancient art that has been practiced over the centuries in different parts […]
Read more…KIDS HAVE FUN… WITH SARONGS
Colorful Animal Print Sarongs Do you think kids can only have fun when there are dozens of toys available? Or when they have access to video games? Actually, kids have a grand time when they can let their imagination have free reign. Sometimes the fewer the toys, the better the game. Marci found this out […]
Read more…A Sarong by Any Other Name
The Many Names of Sarongs We know that a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Would a sarong by any other name be as beautiful and useful? We’ve talked about some of the many uses for a sarong or pareo. Perhaps you’re wondering about the countries where these versatile garments are […]
Read more…Planning a Barbecue? Don’t Forget the Sarong
Sarongs at the Barbecue Many Uses for a Sarong Jeff and Joslyn hosted their first barbecue on July 4th this year. Young and married for just one year, they nervously ventured into the untried territory of entertaining guests. Friends had told them, “You can’t go wrong with a barbecue.” Hmmm. Are you sure? No Apron? […]
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