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Pusaka · 13th August 2014, 02:15 PM

Many years ago when I first started getting into keris I remember reading that keris sajen were traditionally secured to the main beam of a house using yellow ribbon or cord to protect the dwelling.
For some reason this stuck in my memory and I would notice throughout the years that whenever someone was making claims of an object being mystical be it a keris or a stone they would always keep it wrapped in yellow cloth, have a yellow string/rag attached to it or keep it in a yellow cloth bag.
Also in Silat yellow is considered a color of protection and is often worn by those who practice silat.

So what is it with this colour yellow, anyone have any deeper explanation for this tradition?

13th August 2014, 02:15 PM	#1
Pusaka Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 341	The colour yellow and keris Many years ago when I first started getting into keris I remember reading that keris sajen were traditionally secured to the main beam of a house using yellow ribbon or cord to protect the dwelling. For some reason this stuck in my memory and I would notice throughout the years that whenever someone was making claims of an object being mystical be it a keris or a stone they would always keep it wrapped in yellow cloth, have a yellow string/rag attached to it or keep it in a yellow cloth bag. Also in Silat yellow is considered a color of protection and is often worn by those who practice silat. So what is it with this colour yellow, anyone have any deeper explanation for this tradition? Attached Images