{"product_id":"ramayana-talapatra-palm-leaf-engraving-scroll","title":"Ramayana Talapatra Palm Leaf Engraving Scroll","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ramayana, Etched in Palm Leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the remarkable craftsmanship of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTalapatra Chitra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Odisha’s traditional art of palm leaf engraving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis handcrafted folding artwork brings episodes from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRamayana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to life across a series of intricately etched palm leaf panels. Detailed narrative scenes are arranged within circular medallions and framed by elaborate decorative borders, transforming the epic into a work of art that can be unfolded and explored panel by panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach design is carefully incised by hand onto prepared palm leaves using a fine metal stylus, creating the distinctive linework associated with Odisha’s palm leaf engraving tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtisanal Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Talapatra Chitra \/ Palm Leaf Pattachitra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Odisha, India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheme:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ramayana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-etched on prepared palm leaves using a fine metal stylus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Folding multi-panel composition with narrative medallions and intricate decorative borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Comes without a frame; can be displayed partially unfolded on a tabletop, or framed on request\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Tradition of Storytelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalm leaf engraving has long been used in Odisha to record stories, manuscripts and religious narratives. In this form of Pattachitra, individual palm leaves are prepared and joined together before the artist painstakingly engraves the composition line by line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe incised lines are darkened to reveal the remarkably fine detailing, while some works also incorporate hand-applied colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike a conventional painting, the folding format allows the artwork to unfold almost like a visual manuscript — revealing different moments of the story across its panels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Meaningful Corporate Gift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis scroll's compact, foldable format and distinctive Indian craftsmanship make it a memorable corporate gift for foreign guests, delegates and business partners, offering an authentic piece of India's heritage that is easy to pack and carry home. Folded down, the scroll is lightweight and compact, making it easy and economical to ship. For bulk or corporate gifting enquiries, reach out on WhatsApp at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919035790430\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+91 90357 90430\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFraming \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis scroll comes without a frame; framing can be arranged on request. Orders are made to order with a lead time of 7-10 business days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Culturati","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54207047762217,"sku":"CUL1054","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/2389\/4313\/files\/4a.webp?v=1789774140","url":"https:\/\/culturati.in\/products\/ramayana-talapatra-palm-leaf-engraving-scroll","provider":"Culturati","version":"1.0","type":"link"}