The use of a Selendang or Slendang for carrying a baby originates from Indonesia. The Selendang baby slings from Beginnings have a incredible variety in designs. These baby carriers are made from cotton decorated with batik.
Baby slings
When a Selendang or Sarong is used for carrying a baby it is knotted and carried like a sling over one shoulder and above the other hip, with the knot on the back or in front just below the collarbone.
 During the first months the Selendang is used for a baby cradled in front of you or sitting upright looking towards you, later your baby will be sitting up on your hip, on your back or in front of you.
The slings can also be used in the torso carrying position which comes from Africa (see Torso Carriers). Especially the Sarongs are long and wide enough to be used in many more ways, like a skirt or as a stole, on the beach or at a picnic.
 Depending on the region where they are made, there are differences in colours and designs. The picture on the right is from the serie "garden". Please be aware that the description and photo of the carrier are indications of how it looks. Most pieces are unique and therefore the colouring or pattern may differ from the picture shown! 100% cotton
Selendangs and Sarongs are made from 100% cotton. The fabric is very strong. The carrier folds away very small.
Our Selendangs have a incredible variety in designs whereby the colours range from exuberantly bright, with flowers, to soft brown shades. We recognize 7 basic types of patterns in selendangs and sarongs. These you see depicted below this text. If you click in the picture you get more examples of a pattern. Selendangs are not only baby slings, they can also be used for a great variety of other things. Selendangs can also be used as shawl, to lie on at the beach, as a skirt, and there are many more possibilities! |
