Sri, whose family is from Sri Lanka, shares 2 ways to tie a sarong - Sri Lankan style!
The methods of draping a sarong vary by country. This video explains how to drape it the way men do in Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, we call the sarong "sarama", which means "sheath" (women in Sri Lanka do not wear sarongs - they wear a seamless wrap called a "redda").
A real sarong always has a seam. It is different from the Indian "lungi" which is seamless like a redda or dhoti.
Sarongs are wonderful to wear while travelling in South Asia as it helps reduce pickpocketing and bug bites (including those pesky mosquitoes!). It also keeps you protected from the heat of the sun while allowing for amazing air circulation which keeps you cool. We loved wearing them while travelling around, and even use them around the house.
You can also wear the sarong as a pajama. You can even use it to carry laundry in by tying up the ends!
You do not have to use underwear if you are wearing the sarong as loungewear around the house, but men usually do when going out and for functions. Also, if you wear a t-shirt, wear it outside of the sarong (in the video, the t-shirt is tucked in only to show the folds of the sarong).
When wearing the sarong for a function, it is customary to wear a shirt with collar and sleeves.
You can check out the fashion show Sri mentions here: • Video
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