History and evolution of Swim Cover Ups

The Swim Cover Up or also known as pareo is a garment that was originated in Tahiti, they were used by women in their dances, then they were extended to Indonesia and India and eventually all over the world.  

Throughout history the pairings are always associated with belly dance and sensuality that lay beneath them, where women seduced by their movements while hiding much of his body under these fabrics.

The pairing is an accessory that must be carried when going to the beach or pool. Pareos with floral prints are the most characteristic; there are also single-tone pareos, stripes or abstract designs.

In preparing this piece of Vestre used cotton and lycra elchiffon, although the latest summer collections of the most famous designers, new designs and fabrics renewed pareos.

The History of Swim Cover Ups is as interesting as its development in itself. It is believed to have originated in Egypt 1500 BC, however, there are also reports that its origin lies in India. Whatever the process of Batik painting is currently practiced mainly in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Entire families, native of this place are those dedicated to making the designs for pareos, each family has its own style and forms, different and diverse.

The drawings are hand painted and then be washed and dried in the sun. This process has been taught for generations and their designs are based primarily on the flora and fauna of their surroundings. This ancient art is well worth acquiring and thus be privy to such beautiful work.

The tools for making these hand-painted items include the traditional "janting" and the modern "Jap." The "janting" is a small copper cup which has a bamboo handle.

The pairings are very useful for people who do not want to show your entire body, as seductive as an accessory to be placed over bikinis and bathing suits at the time of leaving the beach or pool.