Sarong Gift Guide

Why a sarong makes a great gift

A sarong is useful, beautiful, and easy to give. It packs flat, weighs almost nothing, and works in more ways than most gifts at the same price. It can be a beach cover up, a wrap skirt, a light shawl, and a dress, all in one piece of fabric. That is why it suits a frequent traveler, a bride planning a beach wedding, and a friend who loves a spa day at home.

AllSarongs has made handmade sarongs in Bali since 2005. Most are rayon, with some sheer polyester styles, and there is no cotton or silk in the current range. Sarongs are unisex, and everybody can wear them. Pick a print the recipient will love, pick a size from the guide below, and the gift is ready.

Gifts for a traveler

A traveler needs gifts that earn their place in a bag. A sarong folds down to the size of a small book, dries fast, and gets used every day on a beach trip, a cruise, or a resort stay. It is a cover up, a wrap skirt, a shawl for a cool evening, and a light blanket on a long flight.

Choose a bright batik print that is easy to spot in a bag. The Regular size, 66 by 44 inches, is the best all round choice. It is long enough to tie as a wrap skirt or a dress, and wide enough to use as a shawl. If the traveler is taller, or likes extra coverage, the Plus size, 84 by 44 inches, gives more length. The Half size, 66 by 22 inches, works as a smaller wrap or a scarf.

Pair the sarong with a clip or tie from the Sarong Clips and Ties collection to make a ready to use travel set. A clip holds a wrap skirt in place without a knot. Add a note with a link to the How to Wear a Sarong as a Dress page, so the recipient can try the dress styles on the trip.

Batik pink sarong with turtles worn as a wrap skirt on a beach

Batik Pink Sarong With Turtles worn as a wrap skirt on a beach. A bright batik print is easy to spot in a travel bag and on a crowded beach. Shop this sarong

Gifts for a bride and bridesmaids

A beach wedding, a destination wedding, or a honeymoon calls for a gift that feels special and still gets used after the day itself. For a bride, a white, ivory, or soft pastel sarong can be a cover up for the beach photos and a light layer for the honeymoon. For bridesmaids, matching sarongs in the wedding colors make a thoughtful group gift that everyone can wear in their own way.

The Wedding Sarongs collection is the place to start. Look for plain or lightly patterned sarongs in colors that match the wedding palette, and order the same print in the Regular size for a consistent look. Because sarongs are unisex and everybody can wear them, the same gift works for every member of the wedding party. The Size Guide lists the exact measurements.

For a bridesmaid gift set, add a sarong tie or clip in a matching color, and a handwritten card with the wedding date. For the bride, add a sequined sarong for the evening, or a second sarong for the honeymoon. Order early if you need several sarongs in the same print, and email sarongs@gmail.com for help with colors or stock. Wholesale pricing is available at up to 50 percent off for larger orders, and custom sarongs can be made with a minimum of 200 per design.

Gifts for a resort or spa

A resort stay, a spa day, or a self care gift calls for something soft, pretty, and relaxing. A sarong is a wrap skirt for lunch by the water, a light cover for a lounge chair, and a shawl for a cool evening. A sequined sarong adds a little evening sparkle, while a soft batik print in blue, purple, or green feels calm and restful.

Choose a print that feels like a holiday: ocean blues, tropical flowers, or a soft batik pattern. The Regular size works well as a wrap skirt or a shawl, and the Plus size gives extra coverage for lounging. Add a sarong clip so the wrap stays in place between the pool and the spa. The Sequined Sarongs collection is a good choice for a resort evening gift. Sequined sarongs retail at $21.32, a little more than the standard retail price of $18.95, and the sequins catch the light at dinner. For a daytime spa gift, a standard rayon sarong at $18.95 is soft, light, and easy to wash.

Black sequined sarong with pink hibiscus flowers worn as a wrap skirt on a beach

Black Sequined Sarong With Pink Hibiscus Flowers worn as a wrap skirt on a beach. Sequined styles add evening sparkle to a resort gift. Shop this sarong

Gift sets and bundles

A gift set feels more generous than a single item, and a sarong makes bundling easy. Start with one sarong as the main gift, then add one or two small extras that make it ready to wear.

  • Travel set: one Regular rayon sarong, one sarong clip, and one sarong tie, packed in a zip bag.
  • Beach set: one bright batik sarong and one sarong tie, with a note giving the care instructions.
  • Wedding set: one sarong in the wedding color, one matching tie or clip, and a card with the wedding date. Order the same set for each bridesmaid.
  • Resort set: one sequined sarong, one sarong clip, and a small bottle of lotion.
  • Spa at home set: one soft rayon sarong in a calm print, one sarong tie, and a sachet of bath salts.
  • Stocking filler set: two sarong ties in different colors, or one tie and one clip, for a small gift that still feels personal.

Batik purple sarong with hibiscus in a flat lay

Batik Purple Sarong With Hibiscus in a flat lay. A flat lay shows the full print, which helps when you pick a sarong as a gift set centerpiece. Shop this sarong

Price points

Sarong gifts suit almost any budget. Prices below are the standard retail prices on allsarongs.com, in US dollars.

  • Under $5: Sarong ties retail at $2.82 each. Two or three ties in different colors make a thoughtful set for under $10.
  • $18.95: A standard rayon sarong retails at $18.95. It is enough on its own for a birthday, a thank you, or a holiday gift.
  • $21.32: A sequined sarong retails at $21.32. The small step up buys the sequin detail, which suits an evening, resort, or wedding gift.
  • About $22 to $25: A sarong plus a tie or a clip. This is the sweet spot for a gift set.
  • About $40: Two sarongs in different prints, or one sarong plus a clip and a tie.
  • Group gifts: For bridesmaids, multiply the single sarong price by the number of people. Wholesale pricing at up to 50 percent off can help with larger orders.

How to choose the right print and size

First, pick a print the recipient will love. Bright batik prints suit beach trips and summer gifts. Soft florals suit a spa or resort gift. Sequined prints suit an evening or a celebration. If you are unsure, a classic batik in blue, purple, or pink is a safe choice.

Second, pick a size. Regular, 66 by 44 inches, is the standard size and the best choice for most gifts. Plus, 84 by 44 inches, gives extra length for taller recipients. Half, 66 by 22 inches, works as a smaller wrap or a scarf. Check the Size Guide for the full measurements.

Third, add a clip or a tie if you want a finished gift. The Sarong Clips and Ties collection has both. If the recipient likes to style a sarong as a dress, point them to the How to Wear a Sarong as a Dress page.

Care, gift wrapping, and giving

Include the care note with the gift. Hand wash cold with mild detergent, do not bleach, do not wring or twist, line dry or hang dry in the shade, do not use a tumble dryer, and iron on low heat inside out if needed.

For gift wrapping, keep it simple and light. Fold the sarong into a neat rectangle, place a tie or a clip on top, and wrap it in tissue paper with a ribbon, or tie the whole bundle closed with a sarong tie. If you are posting the gift, use a padded mailer and fold the sarong flat, so it arrives without deep creases.

Sarongs ship from San Diego, CA. Order in good time for a birthday, a wedding, or a holiday, especially if you need several in the same print for a group gift. A sarong gift works because it is useful on the day it arrives and long after. It is handmade in Bali, it has been made by AllSarongs since 2005, it suits everybody, and it packs light for travel.