The Sarong: Your Appropriate Travel Companion
Packing for a tropical vacation or cruise can be an overwhelming expertise. It%u2019s routinely difficult to pare down exactly what you will need for any occasion that may arise during your travels. Airlines are heavily restricting the total body weight of luggage and adding a hefty fee for additional baggage. Is there one single item you can pack that is multi functional? Enter the sarong.

A sarong is defined as a garment consisting of a length of printed or solid colored fabric that is worn around the waist by women and men. Traditionally the sarong is made of clear as day materials like cotton as it is breathable and light.

 In Mozambique it is called a capulana. In Punjab it is a called maylee when worn by a man, and a gamcha when worn by a woman. In Fiji it is known as a sulu. If a sarong has ties, they may be used to hold it in place. Male stars who wore the manly sarongs on film include Jon Hall, Ray Milland, Tyrone Power, Robert Preston, Sabu Dastagir and Ralph Fiennes in The Constant Gardener (film).

Most often the sarong is thought of as bathing suit cover up and it in actuality serves that purpose well. What is more exotic than a spectacular piece of fabric worn over a swimsuit while sitting poolside on a cruise ship sailing through the open seas? Not only will you look elegant, your skin will be protected from the sun.



For effortless day trips a sarong works well as a skirt and looks stylish with a tank top and sandals. It also transitions with ease for evening events by elegantly adding a broach or jeweled pin where the sarong is knotted and pairing it with a fantastic pair of shoes. After a long day in the sun a sarong makes a charming shawl to wrap around your shoulders or can look incredibly chic as a headscarf.

Should you visit a locale that requires women to have their legs, arms or head covered a neutral colored sarong would be an best solution to honor the culture. In Myanmar, it is known as a longyi. In documentary movie, we can see soldiers in Sarong directed by Lokendra Arambam. Among the other actresses to don the sarong for film roles are Maria Montez, Gilda Gray, Myrna Loy, Gene Tierney, Frances Farmer and Movita. In Malawi it is called a chitenje.

While the sarong is as a whole thought of as a fashion piece its uses are virtually endless. Avoid carrying thick and heavy towels to the beach or pool and use your sarong to lounge on. If you are in need of extra privacy a sarong is useful as a curtain or room divider if you are sharing accommodations. Hotel sheets can ordinarily be uncomfortable; use your sarong for a bed sheet instead. Ditch the bulky bathrobe and use your sarong post shower. If you are planning a romantic picnic on the beach a sarong makes for a pleasing tablecloth.

Due to their light nature a sarong dries quickly and can be casually washed out in a small sink with a mild detergent or shampoo. They pack in a extremely compact manner and can be used to protect fragile items you choose up on your travels.

Sarong wraps are pleasing, versatile, inexpensive and for your next tropical vacation or cruise, the must have travel companion.

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