Friday with Friends: The Kris - Blade, Symbol and Spirit of the Archipelago

✨ This month's Friday with Friends talk dives into one of the world’s great cultural heritage symbols — the kris.

Found throughout the Malay region stretching from southern Thailand to the Philippines, the kris is an asymmetrical double edged dagger with a distinctive blade-patterning and wavy shape. Said to have powerful symbolic and mythical powers, it is a work of outstanding craftsmanship which has evolved into a work of art over 600 years.

🗡️ Discover its history, artistry, and enduring cultural power through captivating stories and rare examples.

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