Sweden, Dec. 16 -- Sarong needs no introduction in Sri Lanka, Indian subcontinent and very especially in Indonesia or Malaysia where it originated.

Now they are produced in eye-catching colors to tempt even non wearers of Sarong. You may note these Sarongs are even popular among the Malaysian women. Sarongs are known under varieties of local names and traditionally worn by Yemenis and in Arabian peninsula too. Sarongs have become very common and fashionable too in Sri Lanka.

Among Lankan women a similar dress known as 'Redda' also popular in the villages.

Although Sarong was less used by those in the affluent circle now the trend has totally changed and has become a fashionable garment. Political and social leaders of Sri Lanka who wan...