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Kawi Unicode Script

Kawi is a historical script used to write Old Javanese, an extinct language spoken in the Indonesian archipelago from the 8th to 15th centuries. It is derived from the Indian Pallava script and shares similarities with other South Asian scripts like Brahmi and Sanskrit. Kawi is characterized by its elegant and flowing style, with intricate decorative elements often incorporated into the letters. It was used for a variety of texts, including poetry, epics, religious scriptures, and historical chronicles. While Kawi is no longer in active use, it remains an important part of Javanese cultural heritage and is studied by scholars interested in the history of the Indonesian archipelago.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the 'Kawi' unicode script category. Currently there are 87 characters in this category.

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