Women Sarong

Sarongs for women are well known cover ups at the beach and constitute an integral part of a modern women's fashion. A rectangular piece of fabric- plain or printed and usually colorful- a sarong is wrapped around the lower part of the body and tucked in at the waist. Women's sarongs have been in use from a very long time. Infact, they are worn by both men and women in many countries of Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, Africa, and on many Pacific islands. In India, sarong is a very common casual wear at home for Malay men and women. It is also popular in North Eastern States of India. Sarongs are considered very fashionable, comfortable beach clothing for women.

Varied Names of Sarongs

"Sarong" is known by varied names across the globe.

• In Eastern Africa, it is known as kanga or kikoi and usually is made of brightly colored cotton
• In Mauritius, they are called pareos.
• In Malaysia and Indonesia, sarongs are known as kain sarung.
• In Philippines, sarongs are known as malong
• Across the Indian sub content, sarong is widespread in south Indian state of Kerala and is known as mundu. It is used only by men in this part of world.
• In Tamilnadu, it is known as lungi
• In Punjab, sarongs for men is known as malayee and sarongs for women are known as gamchha

Uses of Ladies Sarongs

Many of the fashion sarongs for women are handmade creations of art and used as bathing suit cover-ups. However, sarongs are not only worn as cover ups in the beaches but also can function as an entire wardrobe. The fashion sarongs in form of long pieces of fabric can be folded, wrapped, twisted and tied to take the shape of many dresses. There is a very long list for how a sarong can be used. The top uses of sarongs for women can be listed as follows:

• Sarong Neck Knot Dress
• Long Skirt
• Quick Bathing Suit Cover-up
• Beach Cover-up
• Dress Toga
• Shawl / Scarf
• Beach Blanket
• Turban
• Fabric for sewing
• Wall Hanging
• Curtains
• Table / Seat / Couch Cover

Fabrics Used for Making Sarongs for Women

Different fabrics are used for making sarongs for women. The cotton based sarongs are the common and frequently used women's sarongs. These add to the comfort level of the wearer. At some places, the fabric of the sarong is generally quite light, often rayon, and it may include features like decorative fringing on two sides. Many more types of fabrics are used in pure form or mixed like synthetic, silk, crepe, georgette, polyester etc.

Ladies Sarongs Sizing

To begin with, the woman desirous of wearing a sarong must know her waist size and the inseam or pant leg size or the length from hip to heel. Usually, all full sarongs are in rectangular sizes, approimately 66 x 44 inches. Half sarongs for women are 66 x 22 inches in length. So if the waist size is around 33 inches, the full length sarong will wrap around approximately twice. This is considered to be the perfect length for any sarong and can perfectly fit into a petite to average person comfortably.

Styles and Designs of Sarongs for Women

Various designs and styles are available for sarongs for women depending on the places, purpose and their use. These women's sarongs are found in various forms catering to the wearer's choice and needs. Sarong is often brightly colored or printed with complex patterns, usually sketching of flowers, plants, animals, scenery and much more. There is also plain sarong available in bright colors with simple dark linings along the edges. Graceful design of floral prints, block prints and abstract prints used imparts a touch of style to the personality of the wearer.Some of the prints and designs seen in ladies sarongs include

• Tie Dyed Sarongs for Women
• Batik Sarongs for Women
• Solid plain Women's Sarongs
• Ladies Sarongs in Two Tone Colors
• Mono Color Sarongs
• Screen Printed Ladies Sarongs
• Handpainted Sarongs for Women
• Embroidered Sarongs
• Sequined and Beaded Sarongs
• Smoked Sarongs for Women

The best part of sarong is that it is totally flexible. You can fold, tuck and drape it and the very feminine women's sarongs give you a flattering look. The style mantra is that once you wear a ladies sarong, you just maintain a relaxed attitude.