Unicode Block - Kawi
Kawi is an ancient script from the Indonesian archipelago, used primarily between the 8th and 16th centuries to write Old Javanese, Sanskrit, and other regional languages. This writing system, which evolved from the Pallava script of South India, features a distinct set of consonant and vowel signs, including ligatures and diacritical marks, and was historically inscribed on stone, copper plates, and palm-leaf manuscripts. The Kawi characters are recognized for their rounded, flowing forms and significant role in preserving the literary and religious texts of the Majapahit and earlier kingdoms. Modern efforts to encode and digitize this script help scholars and cultural heritage projects access and study these historical documents more easily.