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John · 23rd August 2005, 07:09 AM

Empu

Whilst we've basically covered for Empus in Java and Bali, wonder if more light could be shed pertaining to areas like Celebes (Sulawasi) and Sumatra? eg like if those areas have had smiths addressed as Empus and their local unique circumstances, customs/traditions to which they may have been appointed as such etc...

Can you help Pak Marto, Pak Boedhi? Almost breaks the heart to see some of those great old Bugis, Sumatran and all the rest of it of course and knowing so little of those great craftsmen who once made them...

Alam Shah · 23rd August 2005, 01:13 PM

John,
Great idea. While we are at it, could somebody shed some light on those made in Peninsular Malaysia and Patani as well.

23rd August 2005, 07:09 AM	#1
John Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land below the wind Posts: 135	Empu Whilst we've basically covered for Empus in Java and Bali, wonder if more light could be shed pertaining to areas like Celebes (Sulawasi) and Sumatra? eg like if those areas have had smiths addressed as Empus and their local unique circumstances, customs/traditions to which they may have been appointed as such etc... Can you help Pak Marto, Pak Boedhi? Almost breaks the heart to see some of those great old Bugis, Sumatran and all the rest of it of course and knowing so little of those great craftsmen who once made them...

23rd August 2005, 01:13 PM	#2
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	John, Great idea. While we are at it, could somebody shed some light on those made in Peninsular Malaysia and Patani as well.