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, tightens 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 is decorated with motifs of flowers and birds. Birds are symbols of freedoms due to their ability to fly. This piece is created in contrasting tones of red and orange. On closer examination, both the red and orange fabrics use floral-like geometric patterns as part of their background. This is testament to the intricate skills of the textile makers.
