PAUL'S KERIS PAGE

Links

The following are some links I have found on the net.

Information sites

Dave Henkel's Keris Tajong Site

Dave's page is devoted to the Keris Tanjong from Northern Malaya. 
The West knows this keris form as the Keris Pekaka or Patani Keris. This is 
a fantastically detailed site which explores the history, development 
and construction of the Keris Tajong, its hulu and other derivative forms.
Actual items from Nik Rashidin's (Malaysia foremost Hulu Keris Tajong carver)
collection are also featured. Unfortunately the site is out of commission until 
a later date.

Joglosemar

This site is about the Jogjakarta-Solo-Semarang cultural triangle.
It offers an interesting introduction into Javanese culture. Go
to the main index. See the document on Suro1 which discusses 
the cleaning of pusaka keris. Also see the new page on Empu Jeno. 
Empu Jeno is a keris maker who comes from a family of Empu
who traces its lineage back to the Majapahit period.

The Javanese Keris

This offers a Javanese perspective on the keris. it offers an 
insight into the dating system for Javanese keris ie: 
the era and periods keris are associated with.

Tosan Aji

This is the home page of the Tosan Aji Exhibition held in 
Jakarta in September 1996. The site is down but there is a mirror site
in Ton Van Reen's site (see below).It feature keris from dealers and 
private collections. A number of the keris were on sale.
The page is in Bahasa Indonesia and its articles focus on
the mystical and spiritual aspect of the keris.

The History And Lore of The Javanese Keris

Cited from a presentation by Purjadi Soekarno at the Indonesian Heritage Society

A Javanese perspective of the keris with explanations on the prerequisites 
of a good keris - what you should look for, the general descriptions
of the keris, the significance of the physical shapes and pamor of  
the keris and the functions  of the keris in Javanese society.

Kris of Indonesia and the Philippines

A summary of keris from Indonesia and the Philippines with general 
information on the history of the keris

Ethnographic Edged Weapons

This site is devoted to hand forged ethnic blades of different cultures 
which are made in the traditional way prior to the industrial revolution and
advent of mass production techniques. There is a very interesting section
that discusses patterns (such as damascus, pamor, hamon etc) intrinsic 
to hand forged steel weapons. Visit the forum page. Its really interesting 
and there is a lot to learn.

Gold Bali Keris

This site shows a picture of a royal Bali keris with a gold
hilt of Bayu.


Ton van Reen's Compilation

This site, set up by an enthusiast in Holland, is a compilation of known
keris sites on the web; a one-stop convenience store for keris information. 
Ton has a mirror of my website which he modified a little and added some extra 
pictures. I think he did a better job than I did with my website.



Commercial Sites

The following are commercial sites with items for sale.
I am in no way affiliated to these sites nor am I recommending
you buy anything. I include them because they have interesting
pictures of keris and hilts.


The Malay Art Gallery
A dealer based in Singapore, my home. The owner, Adni Aljunied, is 
always willing to advise and share on keris whether you buy or not. 
He does keris cleaning and the cleaning shown in the Muharram page 
was done by him.

Kriscutlery: It has a very interesting selection of old 
"sandata" ie Filipino term for edged weapons which includes a wide selection of keris from Java 
and other types of blades from all over Southe-East Asia. It has a section of new made true to form
blades made from modern steel too.

Oriental Arms: Antique Asian and African weapons
An interesting supplier of a wide variety antique asian arms with a gallery 
of his private collection with many interesting pieces including keris. He
is also a valued contributor to the ethnographic weapons forum.

Liongate: wonderful surprises pop up all the time.

Antik Indonesia

Primitive Destinations
Lots of Javanese Keris for sale

John Barker's
No keris here but nice hilts. Scroll down a little to see the two hilts.






Click on the following to where you want to go
   
1.  The Keris - Forward & Contents
2.  The Keris - An Introduction
3.  The Blade
4.  Details of the Blade
5.  Dapur
6.  Pamor
7.  Pamor Types
8. The Hilt, Sheath and Other Fittings
9.  The Hilt
10.  The Hilt Rings
11. The Sheath
12. The Mystical Aspect
13. Why I like the Keris...A technical and Cultural View
14. References
GALLERY
LINKS
Keris Cleaning During Muharram
THE Friends' Gallery

If you want to talk keris mail me at :
dspf@pacific.net.sg