1868 Old Tamil Palm Leaf Manuscript with Side covers / Ceylon speciality_tampan {see the fascinating detailed images

{see the fascinating detailed images of the back)

Superb workmanship

many happy elements with soul present

in red ink

Is probably from the Bishnoi community in the Shekhwat region of Rajasthan

1868 Old Tamil Palm Leaf Manuscript with Side covers / Ceylon speciality_tampan {see the fascinating detailed imagesThis palm leaf manuscript contains inscriptions in what appears to be Tamil. Several drawings and charts present across the manuscript Acquired from Sri Lanka Note the pin made of plant stem that holds the thread in place Note also the covers on the sides I've handled over a dozen palm leaf manuscripts of various ages but this is the first time I've seen this feature. Age of this article is unknown Rare Signs of age present as discoloration, fading,