Petrova Olga

Pendhok Features of Surakarta Keris

ЮГО-ВОСТОЧНАЯ АЗИЯ: АКТУАЛЬНЫЕ ПРОБЛЕМЫ РАЗВИТИЯ, 2022, №4(57), 241-252

 
Annotation: There are many different traditional daggers in Indonesia, each with its own local characteristics. Javanese daggers are usually called kris (keris). Kris consists of a blade, hilt, scabbard and pendhok. Pendhok is a protective decorative covering on the scabbard, usually made of various metals and adorned with precious stones. The kris is commonly used in ceremonial and ritual activities, and a beautifully decorated pendhok can often cost more than the blade itself. This article is devoted to the features of pendhok kris of Surakarta.

Keywords: Indonesia, Surakarta, culture, dagger, kris, keris, pendhok