At María Malo, we believe that how something is made matters.
Each sarong we create carries not just color and pattern, but intention, care, and respect for the Earth.
Our process begins with the fabric. We use organic materials chosen for their purity, softness, and ability to hold natural pigment in a way synthetics never could.
This choice is not only about sustainability, it’s also about how the fabric breathes, absorbs, and transforms through every step.We start by washing the fabric with baking soda. This simple yet essential step removes impurities and prepares the surface to receive the pigment evenly and naturally.
Once dry, the fabric is laid flat, and the screen with our design is carefully placed on top.
Then comes the limestone technique. We spray wet limestone through the screen, following the pattern with precision. While the surface is still damp, we sift dry, finely powdered limestone through a mesh sieve, allowing it to settle softly into the design.
Once dry, the screen is removed, revealing the imprint in soft, earthy relief.
Now it’s time for color. We fill the spray gun with natural indigo pigment and apply it evenly across the fabric, letting it soak in and come alive.
The final step is rinsing the fabric with wate, fix the color and letting it dry in the open air.
Each sarong is more than a garment. It’s a piece made slowly and consciously: an expression of coherence, creativity, passion and respect.