BARONG WHITE & COBALT BLUE
BARONG WHITE & COBALT BLUE CLASSIC RAYON SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT LIMITED EDITION of 100
Barong is a character unique to the mythology of Bali, Indonesia. As the king of the good spirits Barong fights a never-ending battle with the demon queen Rangda. His worship pre-dates Hinduism and is a relic of animism—the belief that animals have supernatural powers.
FURTHER READING
In the Barong dance, Barong is brought to life by two dancers moving as one, encased in an ornately decorated garment. The battle between Barong and Rangda represents the eternal battle between good and evil... like yin and yang they cannot exist without the other... There is no good without evil, no light without darkness. According to Balinese legend, neither Barong nor Rangda are truly victorious, they are the forces of good and evil, they are order and chaos and as the embodiment of dualism they must remain in balance.
Throughout the villages of Bali, the Barong is a revered and protective force. He is represented by a mask, from the figure’s mask hangs a beard of human hair decorated with frangipani flowers, this is where the Balinese believe the magic power of Barong is thought to reside. The sacred masks are often kept in the village’s Pura Dalem, the temple of death or in a small shrine near the bale Banjar (the meeting hall).
The Barong Ket, or Lion Barong is the most popular, although the spirit sometimes takes other forms such as: Barong Celeng: the Boar, Barong Macan: the Tiger, Barong Naga: the Dragon or Serpent and Barong Gajah: the Elephant; these various animal forms are associated with different villages and tied to specific sacred dances and festivals.
FEATURES
• White / Cobalt Blue Rayon Fabric
• Original Artwork Featuring Barong from Balinese Mythology
• Limited Edition of 100
• Camp Collar
• Short Sleeves
• Straight Hem
• Mother of Pearl Buttons
• 100% Classic Rayon
• 30 Day Return Period
• Made in Bali, Indonesia
• For Every Item Sold We Plant 3 Trees
SIZE GUIDE
SMALL
Pit to pit : 57 cm
Length : 75cm
Sleeve length : 27cm
Sleeve opening : 19cm
MEDIUM
Pit to pit : 58 cm
Length : 76cm
Sleeve length : 28cm
Sleeve opening : 20cm
LARGE
Pit to pit : 60 cm
Length : 78cm
Sleeve length : 29cm
Sleeve opening : 21cm
X-LARGE
Pit to pit : 62 cm
Length : 80cm
Sleeve length : 30cm
Sleeve opening : 22cm
XX-LARGE
Pit to pit : 65 cm
Length : 83cm
Sleeve length : 32cm
Sleeve opening : 24cm
CARE GUIDE
Hand wash your item with PH neutral soap and cool water. Air dry in shape on a hanger, or laid flat.
Do not machine wash or tumble dry as some shrinkage may occur.
With any work of art, there are signs of the artist at work. Enjoy any print irregularities, they are part of the finish and should not be considered as imperfections. They are part of your garment and they are what makes it unique.
SUSTAINABILITY
This Limited Edition Garment is made from cellulose-based fibres sourced from sustainably managed forests, which balance the needs of the environment, wildlife and forest communities.
100% Classic Rayon Ethically Produced by APR.
Printed using Non-toxic OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Inks.
For Every Item Sold We Plant 3 Trees.
