Workshop / Website - Temporarily Reduced Visibility

Since the minor flood in Sept 2013, remediations have been slow. Our workshop space has been restored, however we are still endeavouring to re-establish our business operations back to normal flows.

Our product line is also under review, stay tuned for new items. 

Psst... more silk! (we are so excited).

Now we are facing electrical upgrades due to insurance renewal restrictions. We operate out of a heritage status "C" building, nothing special, that just means its old. Authentic vintage living at its best. We may be writing a sequel to "A Year in Provence". Coming soon to a book store near you...

We are reducing the view-ability of the catalogue and the information website down to minimum.

Just temporarily, to help with site maintenance. We have had some comments from customers that the website is "full of holes". As patching the boat continues, please bear with us ; ) 

Once we are sailing again, we'll let you know.

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Public Service Announcement - November 14, 2013

We regret to report that our workshop sustained a minor flood September 28, 2013. Since that week, the insurance company and restoration company (names currently being withheld) are holding our workshop furnishing, artisan supplies, sewing equipment, and inventory hostage. We managed to withhold the silk fabrics so we are still able to maintain some business functions in regards to our silk painted sarongs. 

We hope to resume full services by January 2014 to launch our bridal season.
Best wishes,
Sabine

Alternate Uses for a Sarong, Beyond the Moment

Alternate Uses for a Sarong, Beyond the Moment

Likely you have considered being able to wear your sarong to the beach again and again, that is if the weather permits or your travel budget is endless.

How about using your sarong in a completely different application entirely? Here are some alternative uses which may make the sarong a wise purchase choice over the long term than you ever thought. You might like to to store it in your emergency preparedness kit rather than your closet...


The sarong has traditionally been used in many applications on a world wide scale. 
Did you know that several layers of thin fabric can act as a water purifier and could save your intestinal health?


According to this About.com article entitled What to Pack for your Trip to Southeast Asia:  “The sarong is the Swiss Army Knife of clothing. Wear it to the shower to deter peeping toms! Use it as a makeshift blanket, bed sheet, sunshade, or curtain! Use it in lieu of a towel! The possibilities are endless.”


Some more ideas:

• picnic ground cover
• beach blanket
• Japanese style gift wrapping
• tourniquet - tear into strips to dress wound
• sling - baby carrier or to support injured limb
• hammock - for leisure or slung as human carrier between two bearers
• martial arts - tube sarong is a deadly weapon (self defense of course)

Much has been written on the topic, here are a few more related articles.

• The Planet D - The Many Uses of the Simple Sarong
• Kaleidoscopic Wandering - 24 Creative Uses for a Sarong
• 101 Uses for a Sarong - entire website dedicated to the topic

Of course you could still put your sarong to lesser noble uses.

Silk is after all the queen of all fabrics, so don’t just put your lovely silk in the closet. Hand painted sarongs and fabrics have a longevity well beyond the wedding day or other recent momentous event. Nothing is more comfortable to the human touch than silk, other than a new born baby’s warm fuzzy head or a horse’s muzzle that is, in my opinion. Incorporate this versatile textile into home decorating, fibre arts, crafts, sewing, or quilting projects and keep those special memories “sensually” alive. 


If you can’t bear the thought of cutting up your sarong here are some other ideas for sewing and crafts that might sway your thinking.


Related Articles

• Silk Quilt
• Quilting Links
• Craft Fabrics
• Recycled Silk

About the Author: Sabine is an apparel designer and fiber artist who prefers to work with silk fabrics. More articles from this author : Living Archives - Resource Articles

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101 Uses for a Sarong

Sarongs may be used for more purposes other than simply as a swimsuit coverup. Sometimes referred to as the "swiss army knife" of garments, many applications can be employed by a simple length of cloth. What have you used your sarong as lately? Baby sling, water filter, grocery bag... Post your experience.