What is a Sarong?
A sarong or a sarung is a large tube or length of fabric, often wrapped around the waist, worn in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Western Asia, Northern Africa, East Africa, West Africa, and on many Pacific islands.
Where Can I Buy Sarongs In South Africa?
Habiba Boho Boutique
Address: Shop 40 Eden on the Bay, Big Bay, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 9 am Fri
Phone: +27 83 444 6524
Oh So Boho
Address: Shop G4C, Lifestyle on Kloof, 50 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 9 am Fri
Phone: +27 21 426 2569
Oh So Boho
Address: 96 Main Rd, Kalk Bay, Cape Town, 7975, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 9 am Fri
Phone: +27 21 788 2443
Can you wear a sarong as a dress?
Wear as a Tube Dress
Another very simple look that will turn heads. Take the sarong corners and wrap it around the chest area. Tie the two corners in the front and voila you have a beautiful look that covers more and still looks stylish.
What is a sarong made of?
Sarongs are used by various ethnic groups in Indonesia. They are made from a variety of materials such as cotton, polyester or silk.
Indonesian women wear traditional costumes called kebaya as upper garments, while for lower garments they wear sarongs dyed in the batik method, with flower motifs and in brighter colors.
How do you wear a sarong top?
Ok, so this is a bit of a cheeky solution of how to wear a sarong as a top — but it is the easiest. All it takes is holding your sarong, horizontally, behind your back and draping it over your shoulders. Literally, that’s all there is to it.
What is the best size for a sarong?
The standard size sarong is 66″ in length by 45″ wide. However, with every woman being a different size, we found the best way to get the right size for your body is: your hip measurement + 36″.