Pameran Keris Kamardikan - Kamardikan Keris Exhibition 27 - 28 Aug 2016

satsujinken · 29th August 2016, 04:30 AM

also courtesy of my brother-in-arms, Sonny

satsujinken · 29th August 2016, 05:07 AM

I asked one of a friend, who got couple of his keris exhibited during the exhibition for detailed pictures of his blades

He promised me that he'll send me tons of detailed pics tomorrow, this space is reserved for his pictures

satsujinken · 29th August 2016, 06:23 AM

at least 5 judges choose a keris made by Panre Jiwa, Andi Tenri Polowija as the best Kamardikan Keris in heritage preservation category - He won BCA Award in Kamardikan Keris Competition held at Jiwangga Spiritual Resort, owned by Dayu Handoko Family in Bromonilan, Purwomartani on Sunday, 28th August, 2016

What so special about this keris ? the blade materials, both for the blade and pamor was taken from old steel / metals in the bottom of Matano Lake, in South Sulawesi with approximate depth of 90 m, such materials are called 'lemme' and lemme has specific characteristics, named the blackness of the iron and the whiteness of the pamor materials, making it a very distinct contrass on the blade

other special aspect is the technique applied for making this keris, the technique used for the pamor is called 'gamacha' or matress-weaving, and also 'tritik untu walang' on the blade. This technique is extremely difficult and it was made by Panre Jiwa, and well documented

Gamacha or matress weaving is made literally by "weaving" iron and using special technique to produce 'untu walang' pamor

"making this keris really gave me headache ... " said Panre Jiwa, after declared as a winner - in Bromonilan

is this only a mere effort to promote Sulawesi keris ?

Panre Jiwa said it is not, he and his friend will continue to make keris as it was made by their ancestors, using the same method and materials as their ancestors in Luwu Kingdom, and also Bone Kingdom, which usually used mountain stone in Southern and Central Sulawesi, which are known to be very rich in nickel content

We do hope Panre Jiwa won't stop continuing his art

Marcokeris · 29th August 2016, 06:36 PM

Very nice reportage ! In the last pic i can see my Yogya friend mr. Eko

.Thanks for sharing Satsujinken!

satsujinken · 30th August 2016, 03:14 AM

I try to post all pics here, so that it can be viewed for years to come

satsujinken · 30th August 2016, 03:16 AM

enjoy

satsujinken · 30th August 2016, 03:17 AM

and more

satsujinken · 30th August 2016, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcokeris

Very nice reportage ! In the last pic i can see my Yogya friend mr. Eko

.Thanks for sharing Satsujinken!

still more, Marco

I hope you enjoyed it

Donny

Marcokeris · 30th August 2016, 06:30 PM

Yes I enjoy a lot. Thanks again Donny

David · 30th August 2016, 07:39 PM

Thanks Donny. There are some real beauties in here and i certainly support the continued evolution of the keris arts. I will say, however, that i personally prefer when these modern era keris don't deviate too much from traditional pakem. That is not to say that some variation and evolution of design should not take place, but frankly, some of the more outlandish examples posted here seem to be distorted designs done just for the sake of making a keris that looks unusual.

29th August 2016, 04:30 AM	#1
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29th August 2016, 05:07 AM	#2
satsujinken Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surabaya - Indonesia Posts: 199	reserved for more pics I asked one of a friend, who got couple of his keris exhibited during the exhibition for detailed pictures of his blades He promised me that he'll send me tons of detailed pics tomorrow, this space is reserved for his pictures

29th August 2016, 06:23 AM	#3
satsujinken Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surabaya - Indonesia Posts: 199	one of the winner at least 5 judges choose a keris made by Panre Jiwa, Andi Tenri Polowija as the best Kamardikan Keris in heritage preservation category - He won BCA Award in Kamardikan Keris Competition held at Jiwangga Spiritual Resort, owned by Dayu Handoko Family in Bromonilan, Purwomartani on Sunday, 28th August, 2016 What so special about this keris ? the blade materials, both for the blade and pamor was taken from old steel / metals in the bottom of Matano Lake, in South Sulawesi with approximate depth of 90 m, such materials are called 'lemme' and lemme has specific characteristics, named the blackness of the iron and the whiteness of the pamor materials, making it a very distinct contrass on the blade other special aspect is the technique applied for making this keris, the technique used for the pamor is called 'gamacha' or matress-weaving, and also 'tritik untu walang' on the blade. This technique is extremely difficult and it was made by Panre Jiwa, and well documented Gamacha or matress weaving is made literally by "weaving" iron and using special technique to produce 'untu walang' pamor "making this keris really gave me headache ... " said Panre Jiwa, after declared as a winner - in Bromonilan is this only a mere effort to promote Sulawesi keris ? Panre Jiwa said it is not, he and his friend will continue to make keris as it was made by their ancestors, using the same method and materials as their ancestors in Luwu Kingdom, and also Bone Kingdom, which usually used mountain stone in Southern and Central Sulawesi, which are known to be very rich in nickel content We do hope Panre Jiwa won't stop continuing his art Attached Images

30th August 2016, 03:14 AM	#5
satsujinken Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surabaya - Indonesia Posts: 199	more and more I try to post all pics here, so that it can be viewed for years to come Attached Images

30th August 2016, 03:16 AM	#6
satsujinken Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surabaya - Indonesia Posts: 199	enjoy Attached Images

29th August 2016, 06:36 PM	#4
Marcokeris Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 928	Very nice reportage ! In the last pic i can see my Yogya friend mr. Eko .Thanks for sharing Satsujinken!

30th August 2016, 03:17 AM	#7
satsujinken Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surabaya - Indonesia Posts: 199	and more Attached Images

30th August 2016, 06:30 PM	#9
Marcokeris Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 928	Yes I enjoy a lot. Thanks again Donny

30th August 2016, 07:39 PM	#10
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	Thanks Donny. There are some real beauties in here and i certainly support the continued evolution of the keris arts. I will say, however, that i personally prefer when these modern era keris don't deviate too much from traditional pakem. That is not to say that some variation and evolution of design should not take place, but frankly, some of the more outlandish examples posted here seem to be distorted designs done just for the sake of making a keris that looks unusual.