Yesterday the short dancefilm ‘Sarung’ of Garin Nugroho premiered and I just had to share it here, together with some other on screen sarong appreciations I spotted these last months online. For more Batik online, please check out my previous blogpost Taking Batik Online.

The film ‘SARUNG’ will be online till 27 of June, so don’t wait to watch!Sarung by Garin Nugroho
The humble sarung plays an important part in daily life, used not only as clothing but also to put children to sleep and to wrap and carry food. Sarung follows a dancer who is inspired by this versatile piece of cloth and begins creating new choreography. In the process, she is reminded of her mother whom she has not seen in a long time, spurring her to make the journey home. Sombre yet moving, this film reflects on the notions of home and familial bond

Bron: The journey to Batik / De reis naar Batik / by Sabine Bolk: Sarong on Screen