Category Archives: Crafts

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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? […]

Going Camping? Pack a Sarong or Two

Sun protection After you’ve successfully filtered and enjoyed your morning coffee you pack up and hit the trail. The sun gets hotter and hotter, and you start to wilt. A flash of inspiration: you reach into your backpack, take out your sarong and drape it over your head and shoulders. You suddenly have cool, lightweight […]

Sun Protection with a Sarong

Sarongs as sun protection. Heading for the beach this summer? Trying to travel light? Remember how, last summer, you lugged all manner of paraphernalia on the long path from the parking lot to the beach, picking your way carefully among the loose rocks and slippery dry dirt, and arrived at the beach tired, achy, and […]