{"title":"Antique Palm Leaf Manuscript Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique Palm Leaf Art\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-borneo-dayak-bead","title":"204 --SOLD--Pair of Antique Dayak Bead Head Bands Borneo","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003ePair of Antique Dayak Bead Head Bands  - Ceremonial Ornaments from Borneo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA part of the Iban Dayak ceremonial costume, the beads have been woven and attached to a palm leaf base covered with cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth have significant signs of wear and condition is fragile \/ damaged. In one, the palm leaves are exposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the late 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Very Rare pieces of Dayak Beadwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE REFERENCE : Examples of Dayak head bands may be seen in photographs throughout the book titled \"Borneo - A photographic Journey\" by Dennis Lau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Image of person wearing it is from the internet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28667790211,"sku":"204","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/204-Pair-of-Antique-Dayak-Bead-Head-Bands-Borneo-WOVENSOULS-1685282921.jpg?v=1721316131"},{"product_id":"bali-basket-fine-beads","title":"894 SOLD Bali Basket Fine Beads","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Lontar ceremonial offering basket \u003cbr\u003eBali. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery fine beadwork and artistically hand sewn palm leaf strips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9 inches diameter 3 inches height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably used for a few years and then put away by the family to preserve it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns of wear and tear are visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be paired with 891 for home decor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28704910595,"sku":"894","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/894-SOLD-Bali-Basket-Fine-Beads-WOVENSOULS-1687368405167.jpg?v=1687368407"},{"product_id":"antique-palm-leaf-manuscript-laxmi-purana","title":"557 Mansucript Palm Leaf Orissa - Laxmi Purana","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eMansucript Palm Leaf Orissa - Laxmi Purana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Not for sale - once Laxmi arrives we do our best to make her stay with us \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor your viewing pleasure only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manuscript palm leaf artwork from Odisha, India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was told that it is the Laxmi Purana and contains a text a narration of the story of Lakshmi - the story of the Goddes of Wealth and the wife of Vishnu. As I cannot read the language, I cannot confirm this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text is accompanied by skillful drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll photos have been taken with flash to allow for clear readability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis however makes the manuscript look brighter and yellow than it actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge of this article is unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut conclusions may be drawn from the evolution of epigraphy displayed in the State Museum at Bhubaneshwar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn article about the art process is available on the blog wovensouls.org.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENT : 19cm x 4cm x 2cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNUMBER OF FOLIO PAGES: 28 double sided folios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOT FOR SALE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28704917443,"sku":"557","price":99999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/557-Mansucript-Palm-Leaf-Orissa---Laxmi-Purana-WOVENSOULS-1687370077667.jpg?v=1695610078"},{"product_id":"antique-palm-leaf-manuscript-kerala","title":"SOLD Antique Palm Leaf Manuscript - Kerala","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28749935363,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/SOLD-Antique-Palm-Leaf-Manuscript---Kerala-WOVENSOULS-1687370270150.jpg?v=1687370272"},{"product_id":"antique-palm-leaf-manuscript-sanskrit-hanuman","title":"558 SOLD Old Indian Sanskrit Manuscript Palm Leaf - Hanuman Purana","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eIndian Sanskrit Manuscript Palm Leaf - Hanuman Purana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis palm leaf set from Odisha, India contains a text narration of the Hanuman Purana that is accompanied by skillful drawings. The photos are all taken with flash to allow for clear viewing of the etching\/drawings making the manuscript look brighter than it actually is. The original color is browner and darker. Hanuman is the monkey God king who attached himself to Lord Rama and helped him to win the battle against Ravana. This text is the story of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge of this article is unknown. However conclusions may be drawn from the evolution of epigraphy displayed in the State Museum at Bhubaneshwar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you wish to receive an image of the display for comparison, or high resolution images to enable informed evaluation of age \u0026amp; quality, please write in to Wovensouls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn article about the art process is available in our library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease write in if you wish to read it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlash has been used to enhance the clarity of the miniature texts. This has also resulted in brighter colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe actual color is seen in the last photo featuring the entire group of manuscripts that comprise 5 separate lots in this auction catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENT : 15cm x 4cm x 3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION : Good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNUMBER OF FOLIO PAGES: 28 double sided folios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Indian Sanskrit Manuscript Palm Leaf - Hanuman Purana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. 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Black parabaiks were sometimes used to produce early drafts of the highly illustrated sumptuously colored palm leaf manuscripts that have elaborate covers and encrusted with decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small Burmese manuscript, similar to kammavaca, consists of 2 wooden covers hand-painted 8 double sided palm leaf panels .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll bound together with thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne side features hand drawn illustrations of the Buddha life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other side features tightly scripted Burmese Pali text in its rounded form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Size Closed: 15.5cm x 5cm x 2.5cm \u003cbr\u003eSize Open: 15.5cm  x 49cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be a well preserved piece from the late 1800s \/ early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalm leaf Parabaiks are not common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther examples of Parabaiks may be seen in the archives of the British Library and the Princeton University Library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note from the Cornell University Library:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Parabaik manuscripts, common to Burma, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand are constructed from crude, strong paper made of bamboo, bark, straw, or leaf fiber, sometimes referred to as sa. White parabaiks are written in black ink on an uncolored surface; black parabaiks are written with a limestone or chalk pencil on a black surface Parabaiks are usually accordion-folded books, often lacking covers. The white parabaiks are sometimes richly illustrated in sumptuous colors and were obviously intended as permanent works. The black parabaiks were not intended to be permanent, as the writing may be easily erased. Research has found that black parabaiks were sometimes used to produce early drafts of palm leaf manuscripts or white parabaiks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e Some parabaiks have elaborate covers made from laminated paper, often encrusted with colored glass and precious stones\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Estimated t be from the mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eVintage Burmese Parabaik Manuscript \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":84290240536,"sku":"1162","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1162-sold-vintage-burmese-parabaik-manuscript-on-palm-leaf.jpg?v=1633076320"},{"product_id":"1163-antique-burmese-parabaik-manuscript-on-palm-leaf","title":"1163 SOLD Antique Burmese Parabaik Manuscript on Palm Leaf","description":"\nSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\n\n***\n \u003ch2\u003eBurmese Parabaik Manuscript on Palm Leaf\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential medium in Burmese Buddhism the Parabaik is an accordian folded book containing stories that are narrated through words and pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Prabaik tells the story of Buddha on his way to the Bodhi tree where he attained enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParabaik manuscripts, common to Burma are constructed from crude, strong paper made of bamboo, bark, straw, or leaf fiber, sometimes referred to as sa. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalm leaf Parabaiks are not commonly found. They were intended as permanent works. Black parabaiks were sometimes used to produce early drafts of the highly illustrated sumptuously colored palm leaf manuscripts that have elaborate covers and encrusted with decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small Burmese manuscript, similar to kammavaca, consists of 2 wooden covers hand-painted 8 double sided palm leaf panels .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll bound together with thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne side features hand drawn illustrations of the Buddha life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other side features tightly scripted Burmese Pali text in its rounded form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Size Closed: 15.5cm x 5cm x 2.5cm \u003cbr\u003e Size Open: 15.5cm  x 49cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be a well preserved piece from the early-mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther examples of Parabaiks may be seen in the archives of the British Library and the Princeton University Library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":84292730904,"sku":"1163","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1163-antique-burmese-parabaik-manuscript-on-palm-leaf.jpg?v=1633076362"},{"product_id":"antique-kammavacca-manuscript-painting","title":"1235 SOLD - Set of 3 Framed Antique Kammavaca Buddhist Manuscript Folios from Burma","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Lot of 3 folios from the Ancient Burmese Kammavaca Manuscript on Palm Leaf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePages lacquered and gilded. Pali Script – Tamarind lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pali text is written in black resinous lacquer in ornate Burmese characters known as “tamarind-seed” script, also referred to as “square” script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilding worn in places. The pages have suffered from the passing of time and some edges or corners crumbled. Frames not in perfect condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one framed individually\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolios estimated to be from the 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1903197323288,"sku":"1235","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1235-sold-set-of-3-framed-antique-kammavaca-buddhist-manuscript-folios-from-burma.jpg?v=1633078017"},{"product_id":"1920-vintage-ceremonial-toraja-sarita-bark-cloth-indonesian","title":"1920 Vintage Ceremonial Toraja Sarita \/ Bark Cloth","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eRare Vintage Ceremonial \"Sarita\" Cloth Banner made of Bark Cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt created by wax resit dyeing on base and made in Toraja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures a row of human figures at both ends - this is a very unusual inclusion!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery beautifully drawn motifs  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid-late 1900s \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDO look at the closeups to get an idea of the wonderful base cloth that has been softened by age and decades of usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beautiful banners serve a variety of ritual \/ outdoor ceremonial purposes and are integrated into the lives of the people. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material selected for this is interesting as in most cases, the Sarita is made of cotton cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotifs appear to be hand-painted \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor photo and video examples on the use of these Saritas, please have a look at the wovensouls blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor authentic Saritas that have been used in outdoor ceremonies, the condition is never perfect. 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