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Old 29th August 2011, 11:48 AM   #5
David
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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey
The carrying of a keris in a hanger is one of the correct ways in which to wear a keris in Surakarta Karaton dress. The hanger used is similar to the one shown by Rick and the keris hangs at the left front. I do not know if hangers are used in other areas.
This is why i asked Rick about the origin of the hanger he showed. I have seen photos of these used in the Jawa court, but not on Bugis Keris. I would be interested in seeing another Bugis sheath with one.
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