The Sarong is a length of cloth that is sewn together at the ends to form a tube. The wearer then steps into the tube and by folding the excess cloth over itself, tightened the tube into a skirt. Sarongs were commonly made from batik textiles, where plain woven fabric is decorated using molten wax applied or drawn onto the cloth. After successive applications of wax and dye, intricate patterns and designs can be created. This piece has several decorative motifs in its design. These include birds, peacocks, flowers and butterflies. For example, the peacock symbolises elegance, beauty and dignity, as well as wealth and power. This piece also has the signature of the maker “Liem Ciok Kwie”.
