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13th July 2008, 05:11 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: J a k a r t a
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If you refer to keris terminology in Java, yes, Alan is correct. "Perabot keris" or you may spell it as "prabot keris" as you like, means all the things that make keris complete -- except the blade. Such as keris hilt, warangka, mendhak, selut, pendhok etc.
Yes, perabot can mean "utensils". The synonim of perabot in Javanese language is "piranti". Or in Indonesian "alat". Even there is a modern terminology in Indonesian now, "piranti lunak" to mention "software" (computer). Or "perangkat lunak" to mention the similar thing (software)... To mention the details of keris, such as greneng, tikel alis, wadidang, ganja, luk, sekar kacang, pesi, we use the word "ricikan". Just another information for you... |
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13th July 2008, 06:14 AM
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Location: The Netherlands
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Thank you Gentlemen,
That's what I really like about this forum; every day I learn more about keris and its cultural surroundings. regards Sjors |
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13th July 2008, 07:17 AM
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Location: Singapore
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Nice keris, a simple and elegant piece, imo. 
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