[xasterix]

Originally Posted by Ian

Hello xasterix:

Thank you for this question about Moro hilts. I have to admit I've not heard the term "budbud" before. Perhaps you could tell us where you found it.

If I understand your question correctly, you are referring to the narrow braided strips that can be found on the hilts of some Moro barung and kris (and occasionally other Moro edged weapons). If so, then the materials contributing to these strips seems to be quite varied in my experience. Plaited rattan, braided cord of various fibrous materials (hemp, piña, waxed cotton cord, etc.) or metallic wires (made from copper/brass, iron/steel, silver or other precious metals) come to mind.

It's my impression that these strips were much less common on Moro weapons before the late 19th C.

Ian.

Thanks much for this info sir! I got it from sir Lorenz Lasco's infomercial posted on his FilHistory page. Attaching the pic where I got the term from. As a follow-up question- which budbud do you like best on your barungs?


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