Sarongs Collection

Mali, Africa - Young women from Timbuktu
Mali, Africa - Two young women from Timbuktu Date: circa 1910s

Mali, Africa - Two women from Timbuktu Date: circa 1910s

Intricate batik wax resist floral pattern on traditional Javanese sarong, Pekalongan, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ottoman Empire Views (2 / 5)
Cabinet de Toilet in an Arab Bath house

Women embroidering sarongs, 1880
3479190 Women embroidering sarongs, 1880; (add.info.: Women embroidering sarongs, Sumatra, 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sarongs for sale on Salt Whistle bay Beach, Mayreau Island in the Tobago Cays in the Grenadines Islands, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Caribbean

Nafea Faaipoipo (When are you Getting Married?), 1892 (oil on canvas)
XIR60999 Nafea Faaipoipo (When are you Getting Married?), 1892 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 105x77.5 cm; Rudolf Staechelins Family Foundation, Basel, Switzerland; French

Native Children - Sri Lanka - the boy standing on the left is shading his fellows with a large banana leaf

Javanese Bazaar Scene
Two men wearing sarongs crouch down to chat to a little boy at a bazaar in Java, Indonesia. Date: early 1930s

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Woman on the beach, Miami Beach, Florida, United States of America, North America

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Sarongs, a versatile and vibrant garment, have been embraced by cultures around the world. In Mali, Africa, young women from Timbuktu gracefully drape themselves in these flowing fabrics, showcasing their cultural heritage. Similarly, two women from Timbuktu exude elegance as they don sarongs with pride. Traveling to Southeast Asia, we find ourselves captivated by the intricate batik wax resist floral patterns adorning traditional Javanese sarongs in Pekalongan, Java. The rich history and craftsmanship behind these garments reflect the beauty of Indonesian culture. Delving into history, we catch a glimpse of Ottoman Empire views where they were cherished for their timeless appeal. Moving forward to the Caribbean islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sarong vendors line Salt Whistle Bay Beach on Mayreau Island. Here you can immerse yourself in an array of colors and designs that embody the spirit of this tropical paradise. In Galle during 1872, jewellers proudly display their creations alongside sarongs - a testament to how these garments complemented ornate accessories even centuries ago. Meanwhile, Paul Gauguin's masterpiece "Nafea Faaipoipo" depicts Tahitian women adorned in sarongs while contemplating marriage - illustrating how deeply ingrained they are within Polynesian traditions. Heading towards Tobago Island in Trinidad and Tobago's Englishmans Bay reveals yet another picturesque scene: colorful sarongs gently swaying between palm trees against a backdrop of turquoise waters, and is here that one truly appreciates how effortlessly these garments blend with nature's beauty. Finally venturing to Sumatra's Samosir Island on Lake Toba brings us face-to-face with Tomok village's vibrant bazaar scene where locals skillfully craft and hang sarongs outside traditional houses. This showcases not only their artistic prowess but also serves as a reminder that sarongs remain an integral part of everyday life in Indonesia.