The fine incisions on dried palm leaves, filled with natural inks, have preserved mythological tales, religious scriptures, and royal decrees for centuries. In contrast, Pattachitra paintings have ...

“Anyone that comes in walks out of here happy.” The art of palm weaving involves braiding strips of palm leaves, called fronds, that is typically linked to religious observances. For Catholics ...

Notable artist Akshay Kumar Bariki has achieved national and international acclaim for his mastery of this vibrant art form. Nearby, Nayakpatna features Palm Leaf Paintings, where skilled women ...