Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Sarong, museum number 18-438, described as Sarong; silver brocade on maroon hand-loomed cotton; stylized butterflies, trees, etc. Sarong is made in âSongketâ technique, i.e. brocading with metallic thread, which is Sumatran-Malay, but motifs are modern; worn by women on very special occasions; e.g. at weddings, with wide sash which is almost covered by long blouse. Length 202 cm. Width 100.5 cm.