Pareo Sarong Bali Arti Blue Green 160 x 118 cm

Product description Pareo Sarong Bali Arti Blue Green 160 x 118 cm

Let yourself be wrapped in a beautiful sarong, handcrafted for you using traditional methods by skilled artisans on the Indonesian island of Bali. Find your unique shawl. You'll stand out wherever you go – whether at the beach or by the pool.

If you're looking for a truly versatile fashion accessory, a sarong is the perfect choice. The ways to wear it are practically endless. You can style it as an eye-catching wrap skirt or elegant, lightweight dress with countless tying variations. On hot days, a sarong is ideal clothing – it feels wonderfully soft against the skin, airy and breathable. In cooler weather, it works just as well as a shawl or a light blanket. Spread it out for a picnic, or let it shine as an original piece of interior décor.

Sarong Design

The fabric is decorated using the traditional batik technique, practiced by Indonesian natives for centuries. Wax is applied to parts of the fabric, which is then submerged in natural plant dye. Once the wax is removed with hot water, a beautiful light pattern is revealed. It is believed that batik fabrics carry a powerful spiritual energy.

Color

Colors hold deep-rooted symbolism in Balinese culture and play a significant role in everyday life – something that is clearly reflected in traditional Balinese dress.

Turquoise is considered an important healing color and a symbol of the heavens – of spirit over matter. In many civilizations, turquoise was regarded as sacred and used for protection. As a blend of blue and green, it combines the qualities of both: the calm of blue and the balance of green. It shields against negative influences, encourages creativity and clear thinking, supports healing and strengthens the body's natural defenses.

The Sarong Tradition in Bali

Bali is renowned for its rich and vibrant culture, into which clothing is deeply woven. The sarong and its feminine counterpart known as the kamben form a fundamental part of traditional Balinese dress – whether for religious and ceremonial occasions or in everyday life.

Clothing in Bali is not merely a matter of fabric and style – it is perceived as a visual language. The forms and patterns of sarongs say a great deal about the people who wear them and the communities they come from. Each Indonesian region boasts its own unique motifs that reflect local cultural heritage.

A carefully chosen color and a one-of-a-kind pattern each tell their own story. In other words, every single thread and exceptional design serves a dual purpose: clothing not only adorns, but also conveys a deeper spiritual message. What appears to be a simple piece of cloth is thus transformed into an embodiment of faith and tradition.

The sarong also played a significant role as an expression of solidarity and pride during the Dutch colonization of Bali, when wearing one became an act of patriotism and loyalty.

Sarongs continue to hold the status of a national treasure in Indonesia to this day. Wearing one is also an expression of respect and tribute to the artisans who breathed life into them through their handiwork.

Caring for the sarong
Hand washing is recommended.

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