Sarong Collection

Juan les Pins travel poster
Poster advertising the fashionable resort of Juan les Pins on the Cote d Azur in the Alpes Maritime region of South East France

Madimba - Congo - Pipe-smoking lady
A rather powerful looking lady from the Congo, smoking a pipe and carrying a large wicker basket on her head. She is the wife of the Chief of the Mpongo Tribe of Kibweta, Madimba, Congo, Africa

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

Young Burmese girl, c. 1875 (albumen print) (b / w photo)
XIR326654 Young Burmese girl, c.1875 (albumen print) (b/w photo) by Klier, Philip Adolphe (c.1845-1911); 26x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeune Birmane; Birmanie; Burma; Myanmar; ); English

Javanese man of the upper classes, a mantri, wearing a silk sabook girdle and wide djarit sarong and sikapan vest
FLO4695579 Javanese man of the upper classes, a mantri, wearing a silk sabook girdle and wide djarit sarong and sikapan vest. He carries a kris in his girdle

Costumes of the people of Java, Indonesia. Man in cap and skirt, nobleman in cotton robe with cudgel, woman in sarong
FLO4624264 Costumes of the people of Java, Indonesia. Man in cap and skirt, nobleman in cotton robe with cudgel, woman in sarong, female dancer, and man in loincloth

Native woman from the Saltikoff Islands, Ratak chain, Marshall Islands, with headdress, flower earrings
FLO4695644 Native woman from the Saltikoff Islands, Ratak chain, Marshall Islands, with headdress, flower earrings, tattoos and sarong

Javanese chief, Indonesia, in ordinary dress wearing a sarong with kris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a
FLO4695592 Javanese chief, Indonesia, in ordinary dress wearing a sarong with kris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a painting by William Daniell from Frederic Shoberl's The World in

Court dress of Java, Indonesia. He wears tchelana drawers and a djarit or dorot sarong with kris sword at the waist
FLO4695425 Court dress of Java, Indonesia. He wears tchelana drawers and a djarit or dorot sarong with kris sword at the waist

Man of Timor in cotton shawl and skirt, holding a kris dagger. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic
FLO4695488 Man of Timor in cotton shawl and skirt, holding a kris dagger. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature: The Asiatic Islands and New Holland

Canada, young Malay girl of Timor in sarong carrying water with a yoke. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an
FLO4695445 Canada, young Malay girl of Timor in sarong carrying water with a yoke. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Nicolas Martin Peute from Frederic Shoberl's The

Ronggeng or rongging, dancing girl of Java, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a painting by William
FLO4695438 Ronggeng or rongging, dancing girl of Java, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a painting by William Daniell from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

Mrs. Anna Higgins Matthiesen, portrait photograph, 1925. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Anna Higgins Matthiesen, portrait photograph, 1925

Costumes de Différents Pays, Ministre et Negre du Royaume de Benin, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Ministre et Negre du Royaume de Benin, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Noble de l'Isle de Java, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Noble de l'Isle de Java, c1797

Blind Man and His Daughter, Vaiala, Samoa, 1890. Creator: John La Farge
Blind Man and His Daughter, Vaiala, Samoa, 1890

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 5 (Jujaka), 1850-1870. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 5 (Jujaka), 1850-1870

Architectural Bracket in the Form of a Celestial Musician (image 2 of 3), c.16th century. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Bracket in the Form of a Celestial Musician (image 2 of 3), c.16th century

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme des I'les Manilles, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme des I'les Manilles, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme de l'Isle des Amis, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de l'Isle des Amis, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme et Femme de Qualité le Yaggas, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme et Femme de Qualite le Yaggas, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femmes Barbaresques, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femmes Barbaresques, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de l'Isle d'Amboine, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme de l'Isle d'Amboine, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme de l'Isle de Java, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de l'Isle de Java, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme Noble de l'Isle de Java, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme Noble de l'Isle de Java, c1797

Javaanse Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javaanse Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javaanse Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Pusega, daughter of Coba (or Kobé), a chief of the Gqunukhwebe tribe, 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Pusega, daughter of Coba (or Kobe), a chief of the Gqunukhwebe tribe, 1778

Sinhalese soldiers in the service of the VOC and envoys of the King of Kandy, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Sinhalese soldiers in the service of the VOC and envoys of the King of Kandy, 1785. VOC emblem on top of a pillar. On the left are the Singalese or Ceylonese VOC soldiers and orderlies

Javanese auxiliary troops of the Company, 1779-1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Javanese auxiliary troops of the Company, 1779-1785. General and the officers in the foreground and in the background the soldiers of the VOC in Batavia. With inscription

Woman with albinism covering her eyes, c.1675-c.1725. Creator: Anon
Woman with albinism covering her eyes, c.1675-c.1725. Woman in red/white/yellow striped sarong and white jacket. She holds her hand in front of her eyes against the bright light

Mestizo woman, c.1675-c.1725. Creator: Anon
Mestizo woman, c.1675-c.1725. Woman dressed in a sarong with red/white/blue patterns, a white shirt and a green/yellow jacket. She wears a red necklace and a black bracelet

Malay woman with infant and eggplant, c.1675-c.1725. Creator: Anon
Malay woman with infant and eggplant, c.1675-c.1725. A woman breastfeeding a naked child. She is dressed in a red/white checkered sarong and a white jacket

Morgan, Miss, 1916? Creator: Arnold Genthe
Morgan, Miss, 1916?

Woman's Skirt (Sarong), Indonesia, . Creator: Unknown
Woman's Skirt (Sarong), Indonesia

Havachach-Maricopa, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Havachach-Maricopa, c1907. Photograph shows head-and-shoulders portrait of a Maricopa woman

By the canal-Maricopa, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
By the canal-Maricopa, c1907. Photograph shows a Maricopa woman sitting on the bank of a canal, holding a clay pot

Native of Tahiti, 1859. Creator: Joseph Selleny
Native of Tahiti, 1859

Pacific Islands, Oceania: portrait of young women
Vintage 19th century photograph - Oceania, Pacific Islands, probably Fiji, Tahiti or Western Samoa: portrait of young women in a studio setting

Shade from the Sun
Kieron Long

Sexy woman at peace in blue bikini on tropical beach under palm trees

Costumes of the people of Java, Indonesia, circa 1800
Costumes of the people of Java, Indonesia. Man in cap and skirt, nobleman in cotton robe with cudgel, woman in sarong, female dancer, and man in loincloth

A Borneo headhunter tribesman seen here holding up a basket of human skulls, earlier victims of the head hunters. 1st September 1975

PIC SHOWS SWIMWEAR FASHION WITH MODEL JULIE HANNAH

Right hand panel of The Pearl Divers triptych by Utamaro, c1797-98, (1936). Creator
Right hand panel of The Pearl Divers triptych by Utamaro, c1797-98, (1936). Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806), Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock of a woman wringing waistcloth holding knife in her mouth while

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Sarongs: A Global Fashion Statement From the vibrant shores of Juan les Pins to the remote village of Madimba in Congo, sarongs have been a timeless symbol of style and culture. These versatile garments have adorned women from all corners of the world, each telling a unique story. In Mali, Africa, young women from Timbuktu gracefully wrap themselves in colorful sarongs, exuding elegance and grace. The intricate patterns mirror their rich heritage and celebrate their cultural identity. Meanwhile, two women from the same region showcase their unity through matching sarongs, displaying a bond that transcends borders. Traveling back in time to 1875 Burma, we catch a glimpse of a young Burmese girl captured on an albumen print. Her delicate beauty is enhanced by the flowing folds of her sarong - an exquisite blend of tradition and femininity frozen forever in black and white. Venturing into the Caribbean paradise of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines reveals Salt Whistle Bay Beach on Mayreau Island as a haven for sarong enthusiasts. Here, under swaying palm trees and azure skies, locals proudly display their handcrafted creations for sale – vibrant colors dancing against pristine sands. Across Oceania's Pacific Islands lies another treasure trove for sarong seekers. Young women radiate confidence as they don these iconic garments with pride – showcasing not only fashion but also cultural diversity at its finest. Even Kenya's Lido beach couldn't resist embracing this global trend when Lady Idina Hay graced its shores wearing her stylishly draped sarong. As she strolled along sandy beaches with poise and sophistication, she epitomized how this simple piece can transform any outfit into pure elegance. Finally reaching Port Vila on Efate Island in Vanuatu brings us face-to-face with yet another collection of stunning sarongs available for purchase. Their vivid hues reflect the vibrancy found within this South Pacific paradise, where fashion intertwines with island life.