{"product_id":"antique-set-of-petruk-gareng-betel-nut-cutters","title":"ANTIQUE SET OF PETRUK \u0026 GARENG BETEL NUT CUTTERS","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003eA SYMBOL OF HUMOR AND WISDOM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eNot every guardian wears a crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eIn the world of Javanese \u003cem\u003eWayang\u003c\/em\u003e theatre, Petruk and Gareng were the characters everyone remembered. Clever, humorous, and wonderfully human, they stood beside kings and heroes, offering advice, questioning authority, and reminding audiences that wisdom often comes from the most unexpected voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eThis antique set of betel nut cutters was created in Java during the early 20th century and brings these beloved characters to life in a remarkable way. Rather than decorating palaces or temples, Petruk and Gareng became part of everyday life, transformed by skilled artisans into practical objects used throughout the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eLook closely and their personalities immediately emerge. Petruk's unmistakably long nose and slender profile contrast with Gareng's distinctive features, making each figure instantly recognizable to generations of Javanese audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eHidden within the figures is the original cutting mechanism used for preparing areca nuts, commonly known as betel nuts. Across Indonesia, beautifully crafted cutters were both useful household tools and expressions of personal taste, craftsmanship, and cultural identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eMore than a century later, these figures still possess the charm that made them so enduring. The worn surface, dark patina, and expressive silhouettes tell a story of daily life in historic Java, where artistry found its way into even the most practical objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eToday, antique examples such as these are increasingly difficult to find, particularly as a matching pair. Together, Petruk and Gareng offer a fascinating connection to the theatre, folklore, and craftsmanship that shaped Javanese culture for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eThe set comes complete with its blackened metal supports and its printed story inside a beautiful envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eThe blackened metal supports are individually handmade and may show slight irregularities and natural imperfections, characteristic of their artisanal craftsmanship. Over time, the metal supports may naturally develop a patina, adding to their individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron and metal alloy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Java, Indonesia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petruk and Gareng betel nut cutters (\u003cem\u003ekacip\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions including the metal support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each piece is approximately 23 x 6 x 6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kirschon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54534742704457,"sku":"26BCBR1","price":908.86,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/8390\/4804\/files\/traditional-javanese-petruk-gareng-betel-nut-cutter-set.jpg?v=1794241957","url":"https:\/\/kirschon.com\/en-fr\/products\/antique-set-of-petruk-gareng-betel-nut-cutters","provider":"Kirschon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}