Suweng

A. G. Maisey · 30th July 2014, 06:57 AM

These items are called suweng (Jav.), sengkang (Kr.), subang (Ind.)

They are earstuds.

You can still see the occasional elderly Javanese village lady wearing these when they come to town. When at home they wear rolled up palm leaf in the hole to keep it open.

gilt over silver, rose cut rock crystal, garnets, diamonds.

Sajen · 30th July 2014, 01:51 PM

Very nice examples, special the last pair.

Battara · 30th July 2014, 05:40 PM

Amazing that this tradition goes back millennia and is still used as far as Borneo and the Philippines, and now even in the US.

30th July 2014, 06:57 AM	#1
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,897	Suweng These items are called suweng (Jav.), sengkang (Kr.), subang (Ind.) They are earstuds. You can still see the occasional elderly Javanese village lady wearing these when they come to town. When at home they wear rolled up palm leaf in the hole to keep it open. gilt over silver, rose cut rock crystal, garnets, diamonds. Attached Images

30th July 2014, 01:51 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,791	Very nice examples, special the last pair.

30th July 2014, 05:40 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,226	Amazing that this tradition goes back millennia and is still used as far as Borneo and the Philippines, and now even in the US.