Philosophi Of Blangkon

Blangkon is a headgear that is used by men as part of a Javanese traditional clothes. Practical form of the blangkon is a tie which is the headgear made of batik. There are no historical records that could explain the origin of Javanese men wear a headband or headgear.

In the old days, blangkon only created by skilled artists wtih a standard pakem (rules). More and meet the rules defined, the higher value is. At first, men who live in Jogjakarta maintain their long hair and tied it up then called a topknot (such as Patih Gajah Mada) and then they wrapped and tied up and then become blangkon.

Philosophy

Cultural philosophy of Blangkon of the Javanese society is good at keeping secret, does not like to spread a disgrace to others or theirself and the spoken word and act is full of metaphor and subtle language.

Keris The Javanness Traditional Culture

In Javanese society, Keris, or dagger, is used to complement in Javanese traditional clothing. A dagger itself has a lot of philosophy that is still closely in relation to Javanese people. Philosophical meaning contained in it can be seen starting from the manufacturing process to become an heirloom for the owner.

As the time goes by and modernization, we realize that preserving this heritage needs to be done so as not going to be eroded by development of the era. Keris, or in the Java language called tosan aji, derived from the word tosan which means iron and aji means respected, so Keris is an embodiment in the form of iron and believed that its content has a meaning that must be respected. It does not mean to be worshiped but should be respected because it is a legacy culture of our ancestors which is valuable.

When we trace from the maker, or so-called masters, Keris has a history in the making of a masterpiece that has a high aesthetic value. The masters making it not to kill but as piyandel or grip that is believed to increase the dignity and confidence of the owner. Making Keris is not an easy job, it requires tenacity, perseverance, and strong mental, so the makers have to ask for guidance from God through fasting, meditating, and offerings to obtain raw materials.

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