Meet the Keris (Kris): Symbol, Craft, and Why It Still Matters

Javanese Keris with ornate hilt and spiritual aura

  By Ky Tutur, Javanese Culturalist • Published on September 27, 2025 At first glance, it’s a dagger. An asymmetrical blade, often wavy, with an ornate hilt. But to call a Javanese Keris just a weapon is like calling a cathedral just a building. It’s a profound understatement. The Keris is a spiritual object, a… Baca selengkapnya: Meet the Keris (Kris): Symbol, Craft, and Why It Still Matters