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A. G. Maisey · 17th September 2006, 11:41 PM

Yes, I have also often wondered at the variety in Madura wrongkos. There`s a lot of variety in the handles too.

Regarding the photos that have already been posted:-

VVV--- I don't think this is a Solo style wrongko, it appears to me to be East Jawa; Madura is of course a part of East Jawa. The handle looks like an old North Coast one, not Madura.

Rick---why do you think this is Madura dress? The wrongko is Jogja, although the handle is Madura.

Here are few Madura wrongkos from my own collection. I`ve left handles and blades, and mendak out of it for the time being, to allow us to focus on just one element of dress at a time.

17th September 2006, 11:41 PM	#8
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,697	Yes, I have also often wondered at the variety in Madura wrongkos. There`s a lot of variety in the handles too. Regarding the photos that have already been posted:- VVV--- I don't think this is a Solo style wrongko, it appears to me to be East Jawa; Madura is of course a part of East Jawa. The handle looks like an old North Coast one, not Madura. Rick---why do you think this is Madura dress? The wrongko is Jogja, although the handle is Madura. Here are few Madura wrongkos from my own collection. I`ve left handles and blades, and mendak out of it for the time being, to allow us to focus on just one element of dress at a time. Attached Images