Palm-leaf manuscripts

Palm-leaf manuscripts are ancient texts made from the leaves of palm trees, primarily found in South and Southeast Asia. Traditionally, these leaves were dried, treated, and inscribed with ink or carved using sharp tools. They were used to record important religious, literary, and historical information. The manuscripts are often bound together and can be fragile and delicate, often stored in protective cases. They provide valuable insights into the culture, spirituality, and knowledge of past civilizations, and many are preserved in libraries and museums today.