The warangka (wrangka) is the upper part of the sheath of a keris (and some other swords from the Indonesian Archipelago). It has a very distinctive shape that tells where it was manufactured and in this way, possibly a clue to the origin of the keris itself. The warangka, like the other "clothing" of a keris, wears out much faster than the blade itself. Over possibly hundreds of years, the clothing will change as many times as the holder of the keris deems necessary.
Reference: Warangka -Keris Sheath & Types of Woods
Warangka Surakarta
Warangka Ladrang, found in Java or Bali, worn when attending ceremonies, festivities
(see pictures here)
- Ladrang Kasatriyan
- Ladrang Kadipaten
- Ladrang Capu (rare)
- Ladrang Kacir (rare)
Warangka Gayaman, found in Java or Bali, worn when on-duty (member of party), soldier or every day use
(see pictures here)
- Gayaman Gandon
- Gayaman Pelokan
- Gayaman Ladrang
- Gayaman Banicigan
- Gayaman Wyang
Warangka Sandang Walikat is a simple shape worn when you bring a keris on a trip
(see pictures here)
Warangka Yogyakarta
Branggah very much like a warangka Ladrang
Gayaman
- Gayaman ngabehan
- Gayaman Banaran
Warangka Tengah (Northern)
(see here for pictures)
Bali
- Bali Kekandikan
Peninsula
- Tebeng
Sumatra
- Sumatra Est
- Sumatra Aceh
- Sumatra Gayo
- Sumatra Palembang
- Sumatra Minang
Sulawesi
- Sulawesi Bugis
- Sulawesi Macassar