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, butterflies and birds. Butterflies are symbols of joy, beauty and romance. When shown together with flowers, they signify happiness and faithfulness in the marriage. Birds symbolise freedom due to their ability to fly. This piece comes in contrasting tones of cream and turquoise.
