Parang Barong
Yogyakarta and Surakarta courts
The largest of the parang: broad blades with lines that follow their edges, and the small mata gareng lozenges between them. “Barong” suggests something great and strong, a ruler’s power held with care.
Once reserved for the king himself; the size of the blades marked rank, and the biggest belonged to the ruler.
Parang terbesar: bilah lebar dengan garis yang mengikuti tepinya, dan belah ketupat kecil mata gareng di antaranya. “Barong” bermakna sesuatu yang besar dan kuat, kekuasaan raja yang dijalankan dengan hati-hati.