Solo Keris

drdavid · 29th July 2006, 04:49 AM

Here is my newest Keris (thank you Alan). A relatively recent piece in terms of age but beautifully done classic formal pattern blade and wrongko .
DrD

Alam Shah · 29th July 2006, 08:28 AM

Hmmm...lovely.

I have a thing for black sparkling iron, pamor kelengan. If you don't mind, details of the piece, please.

My not so new Solonese piece. [link]

drdavid · 29th July 2006, 10:11 AM

Hi Alam Shah,
yours is a truly lovely keris. I agree the black iron looks very classy.

A few more details for this piece:
Surakarta ladrangan wrongko made of a dark red wood, and has a brass pendok with embossed design of flowers and vines. The ukiran is of naga sari wood, form is yudowinatan, and the mendak is gilt. Blade length is 14", overall length is 20". I have attached 2 more of Alan's excellent pictures.
cheers
DrD

Mudi · 29th July 2006, 05:59 PM

I am very sorry this keris is new Madura. The pendok is from Bali. It is a new made keris that is made up from parts of Indonesia. Many keris now able to buy like this in Indonesia. Good to decorate.

Rick · 29th July 2006, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudi

I am very sorry this keris is new Madura. The pendok is from Bali. It is a new made keris that is made up from parts of Indonesia. Many keris now able to buy like this in Indonesia. Good to decorate.

They're both probably Madura blades Mudi ; no one claimed otherwise .
I'm getting the impression that you are saying these pieces are unworthy or rubbish .

Are you ?

Were I you I'd be pleased to see a resurgence in quality keris smithing in your (native?) land .

Still waiting for the true Bugis keris pictures ........

Alam Shah · 30th July 2006, 03:37 AM

Mudi, nothing to be 'sorry' about.

I know the makers of my keris and its sheath.

Hmmm, I didn't mentioned that it was made in Solo, did I?

Both are honest, well-executed new kerises.

Old or new, I prefer quality blades... just my personal preference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

They're both probably Madura blades Mudi ; no one claimed otherwise .
I'm getting the impression that you are saying these pieces are unworthy or rubbish.

Hmmm... my sentiments exactly. What say you, Pak Mudi?

Mudi · 30th July 2006, 06:06 AM

I am sorry for confusion. My comment was only for keris in post 1 made by drdavid. Title of his post was Solo Keris. How can Solo keris have only handle in Solo style blade from Madura and pendok from Bali? Alam I did not look at your keris and my comment only about keris with picture in post.

I did not say about this keris being unworthy or rubbish as you say. I only say about what I see. I am sorry to make mad anyone about my comment.

Mr. Rick there has been no resurgence or to revive keris making. Empu still make keris in Indonesia. Most new keris from Madura not Empu made.

I am very busy at new school so no time to make photo of Bugis keris. When I have got the time I will post some. Already I post one from my father. Maybe you not see this one already?

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-...KerisBugis.jpg

Bambang Irian · 27th August 2006, 05:20 PM

Very nice kris... nice garap......very good

David · 27th August 2006, 08:55 PM

Welcome to the forum Bambang Irian.

When you comment on the nice garap are you referring to ALL the modern keris that have been displayed on this thread or just drdavid's keris?

Bambang Irian · 27th August 2006, 09:16 PM

Thank's Mas Daid.......
My refference to say that it is nice garap not from all modern keris or it is owned by Mr David.... but My reffrence is my knowledge.....
So it is nice garap, also the warongko.....it must be kayu Naga Sari.....

David · 27th August 2006, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bambang Irian

Thank's Mas Daid.......
My refference to say that it is nice garap not from all modern keris or it is owned by Mr David.... but My reffrence is my knowledge.....
So it is nice garap, also the warongko.....it must be kayu Naga Sari.....

I hope you didn't misunderstand...i, of course, was not referring to ALL modern keris, merely the ones posted on this thread.

Bambang Irian · 27th August 2006, 10:14 PM

Yes...i understand what you mean Mas David......

29th July 2006, 04:49 AM	#1
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 371	Solo Keris Here is my newest Keris (thank you Alan). A relatively recent piece in terms of age but beautifully done classic formal pattern blade and wrongko . DrD Attached Images

29th July 2006, 10:11 AM	#3
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 371	details as requested Hi Alam Shah, yours is a truly lovely keris. I agree the black iron looks very classy. A few more details for this piece: Surakarta ladrangan wrongko made of a dark red wood, and has a brass pendok with embossed design of flowers and vines. The ukiran is of naga sari wood, form is yudowinatan, and the mendak is gilt. Blade length is 14", overall length is 20". I have attached 2 more of Alan's excellent pictures. cheers DrD Attached Images

30th July 2006, 06:06 AM	#7
Mudi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Makassar, (Ujung Pandang), Sulawesi, Indonesia Posts: 38	I am sorry for confusion. My comment was only for keris in post 1 made by drdavid. Title of his post was Solo Keris. How can Solo keris have only handle in Solo style blade from Madura and pendok from Bali? Alam I did not look at your keris and my comment only about keris with picture in post. I did not say about this keris being unworthy or rubbish as you say. I only say about what I see. I am sorry to make mad anyone about my comment. Mr. Rick there has been no resurgence or to revive keris making. Empu still make keris in Indonesia. Most new keris from Madura not Empu made. I am very busy at new school so no time to make photo of Bugis keris. When I have got the time I will post some. Already I post one from my father. Maybe you not see this one already? http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-...KerisBugis.jpg Last edited by Mudi; 30th July 2006 at 06:21 AM. Reason: mispell

27th August 2006, 05:20 PM	#8
Bambang Irian Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 7	Solo Keris Very nice kris... nice garap......very good

29th July 2006, 08:28 AM	#2
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Hmmm...lovely. I have a thing for black sparkling iron, pamor kelengan. If you don't mind, details of the piece, please. My not so new Solonese piece. [link]

29th July 2006, 05:59 PM	#4
Mudi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Makassar, (Ujung Pandang), Sulawesi, Indonesia Posts: 38	I am very sorry this keris is new Madura. The pendok is from Bali. It is a new made keris that is made up from parts of Indonesia. Many keris now able to buy like this in Indonesia. Good to decorate.

27th August 2006, 08:55 PM	#9
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,124	Welcome to the forum Bambang Irian. When you comment on the nice garap are you referring to ALL the modern keris that have been displayed on this thread or just drdavid's keris?

27th August 2006, 09:16 PM	#10
Bambang Irian Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 7	Thank's Mas Daid....... My refference to say that it is nice garap not from all modern keris or it is owned by Mr David.... but My reffrence is my knowledge..... So it is nice garap, also the warongko.....it must be kayu Naga Sari.....

27th August 2006, 10:14 PM	#12
Bambang Irian Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 7	Yes...i understand what you mean Mas David......