Malaysian Batik Malong / Sarong Soft & Comfortable Standard Size 115 Cm × 170 Cm

It is made out of a very thin silk called “Sutra”. The most commonly found colour scheme is the alternating colours of yellow and magenta, however solid colours of magenta, green, and white are known.

Tubes made of broad bands of silk that are joined together with tapestry bands called Langkit. It runs vertically and horizontally across which has been added for patterning. The wide vertical tapestry weave Langkit band is called a Lakban. The narrower band going down the middle of the Malong is called a Tobrian. The geometric designs of Langkit are similar to Okir, a Maranao woodcraving design. The “Kalwit”, a small bamboo stick is used to shape the patterns creating a mirror effect above and undear the cloth.

There are three parts in Malong a Landap. First being the Lakban which is the wide vertical tapestry weave sewed on the sides of the garment. There is also the Langkit which are tapestry bands that run vertically and horizontally across the Landap for patterning. Thirdly, the Tobrian, which is the narrower band that runs down the middle of the Malong.