The History of Java, v. 1-2

Name: The History of Java, v. 1-2
Author: Raffles, Thomas Stamford, Sir

Raffles, Thomas Stamford, Sir

Java (Indonesia) -- History

 _Pándi_ or _émpu_                  Iron-smith and cutler.
 _Túkang-káyu_, or _mergóngso_      Carpenter.
 _Meráng'gi_ or _túkang-weróngko_   Kris-sheath maker.
 _Túkang úkir_                      Carver.
 ---- _déder_                       Spear-shaft maker.
 ---- _lámpet_                      Mat maker.
 ---- _bábot_                       Turner.
 ---- _bóto_                        Brush maker.
 ---- _wátú_ or _jelog'ro_          Stone-cutter.
 ---- _lábur_                       Lime maker.
 ---- _nátah wáyang_                Wayang maker.
 ---- _génding_                     Musical instrument maker.
 ---- _kemíng'an_                   Brazier.
 _Sayáng_, or _túkung-tambógo_      Coppersmith.
 _Kemásan_, or _tukáng-mas_         Goldsmith.
 _Kúndi_                            Potter.
 _Túkang árá_                       Distiller.
 ---- _jílid_                       Bookbinder.
 ---- _ténun_                       Weaver.
 ---- _bátik_                       Cotton printer.
 ---- _médal_                       Dyer.
 _Túkang léng'o_                    Oil maker.
 ---- _nióro-wédi_                  Diamond cutter.
 ---- _delúwang_                    Paper manufacturer.
 ---- _pándom or gírji_             Tailor.
 ---- _súlam_                       Embroiderer.
 ---- _jáit_                        Sempstress.
 ---- _súng'ging_                   Draftsman.
 ---- _chát_                        Painter.
 ---- _pásah_                       Tooth filer.

I shall proceed to describe a few of the manufactures of the island,
without attending much to the order in which it might be proper to
arrange them. The construction of a habitation is among the first
and most necessary arts of uncivilized man, as the perfection of
architecture is one of the most convincing proofs and striking
illustrations of a high state of refinement. I have already described
the hut of the peasant, and have mentioned that it is generally
constructed of wood. Such structures suit the climate of the country,
and save the labour of the people; but they are not rendered necessary
by an ignorance of more durable materials.

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The History of Java, v. 1-2Raffles, Thomas Stamford, Sir

History

The History of Java, v. 1-2

Raffles, Thomas Stamford, Sir

Java (Indonesia) -- History

 _Pándi_ or _émpu_                  Iron-smith and cutler.
 _Túkang-káyu_, or _mergóngso_      Carpenter.
 _Meráng'gi_ or _túkang-weróngko_   Kris-sheath maker.
 _Túkang úkir_                      Carver.
 ---- _déder_                       Spear-shaft maker.
 ---- _lámpet_                      Mat maker.
 ---- _bábot_                       Turner.
 ---- _bóto_                        Brush maker.
 ---- _wátú_ or _jelog'ro_          Stone-cutter.
 ---- _lábur_                       Lime maker.
 ---- _nátah wáyang_                Wayang maker.
 ---- _génding_                     Musical instrument maker.
 ---- _kemíng'an_                   Brazier.
 _Sayáng_, or _túkung-tambógo_      Coppersmith.
 _Kemásan_, or _tukáng-mas_         Goldsmith.
 _Kúndi_                            Potter.
 _Túkang árá_                       Distiller.
 ---- _jílid_                       Bookbinder.
 ---- _ténun_                       Weaver.
 ---- _bátik_                       Cotton printer.
 ---- _médal_                       Dyer.
 _Túkang léng'o_                    Oil maker.
 ---- _nióro-wédi_                  Diamond cutter.
 ---- _delúwang_                    Paper manufacturer.
 ---- _pándom or gírji_             Tailor.
 ---- _súlam_                       Embroiderer.
 ---- _jáit_                        Sempstress.
 ---- _súng'ging_                   Draftsman.
 ---- _chát_                        Painter.
 ---- _pásah_                       Tooth filer.

I shall proceed to describe a few of the manufactures of the island,
without attending much to the order in which it might be proper to
arrange them. The construction of a habitation is among the first
and most necessary arts of uncivilized man, as the perfection of
architecture is one of the most convincing proofs and striking
illustrations of a high state of refinement. I have already described
the hut of the peasant, and have mentioned that it is generally
constructed of wood. Such structures suit the climate of the country,
and save the labour of the people; but they are not rendered necessary
by an ignorance of more durable materials.

Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.

The History of Java, v. 1-2

The History of Java, v. 1-2

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