Inlaid Kris and Punang

Mark · 24th June 2006, 12:29 AM

Brass and copper inlay is fairly common in continental Southeast Asia, though not usually as elaborate as what you have on your kris. It is common to see a section along the spine that is inlaid with a brass or copper slug (sometimes both, see below), and inlaid writing is also fairly common. Elaborate decorative designs are more often incised or in koftgari, I think.

A dha with brass & copper slugs in the spine:

A dha with inlaid writing on the spine, and also koftgari:

This is the most beautiful inlay I have seen on a dha blade (this one belongs to John "RhysMichael"):

Here is an inlaid date on one of Andrew's:

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24th June 2006, 12:29 AM	#2
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	Brass and copper inlay is fairly common in continental Southeast Asia, though not usually as elaborate as what you have on your kris. It is common to see a section along the spine that is inlaid with a brass or copper slug (sometimes both, see below), and inlaid writing is also fairly common. Elaborate decorative designs are more often incised or in koftgari, I think. A dha with brass & copper slugs in the spine: A dha with inlaid writing on the spine, and also koftgari: This is the most beautiful inlay I have seen on a dha blade (this one belongs to John "RhysMichael"): Here is an inlaid date on one of Andrew's: