Kak Putri Collection of Acehnese Manuscripts [17th-20th century]

This collection consists of digitial images of one manuscript owned by Kak Putri of Lingom, Samahani, Aceh Besar regency, Indonesia. The complete collection covers 51 manuscripts and cover a range of subjects, including Islamic law, Sufism, theology, astrology, history and prophecy. The collection dates approximately from 1600-1900, and was passed down to Kak Putri by her ancestors. Kak Putri keeps the manuscripts in her house as she believes their presence protects the house from earthquakes.