Introduction and Empu Mudra keris

[globalnomad]

Hello Everyone,

Would like to introduce myself and it's always more fun with photos.

I recently moved to Jakarta and during the holidays, was able to visit Empu Ketut Mudra and his son, Komang at their place in Klungkung, Bali.

I was able to acquire my first keris from them. The original came with a Ganesh hilt but they graciously accommodated my request to have one made that resembled their multi-generational, gigantic keris. I know it is not traditional but felt it was a good homage to them.

I have been learning a lot from reading the forum and look forward to continuing my education and journey into the Indonesian and keris culture.

If anyone is in the area, I am always up for coffee and a good conversation about keris and Indonesian life.

Kind Regard,
Alejandro