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sa·rong [səˈrɒŋ, Am -ˈrɔ:ŋ] N

sarong

Sarong m

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The longyi or sarong, is an often sewn in a cylindrical shape, worn from the waist to the feet. en.wikipedia.org

He wrapped her in a sarong and brought her home. en.wikipedia.org

However, there is a trend toward adopting sarong as a fashionable garment or as a formal garment worn with national pride, only on special occasions. en.wikipedia.org

They produced brass utensils as well as fine cotton textiles, exported in the form of sarongs and turban lengths. en.wikipedia.org

The tribe people always wear black clothes, such as pants that almost touch knees, sarong, robe, and headband. en.wikipedia.org

Out of town, a long cloth sarong (colorful skirt) is worn. en.wikipedia.org

Now, sarongs are used only for rituals and ceremonial occasions, whereas western clothes are worn to church or government offices. en.wikipedia.org

However, since the industrialization of the market for sarongs, they now come in many fabrics and combinations thereof, including polyester, nylon and silk. en.wikipedia.org

If a sarong has ties, they may be used to hold it in place. en.wikipedia.org

The sarong is common wear for women, in formal settings with a "kebaya" blouse. en.wikipedia.org

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