
Palm leaf engraving is a very ancient and traditional art of Odisha (Orissa) State. Engraves with an iron stylus on dried palm leafs results this beautiful piece of unique art form.
Decades ago, before the invention of any kind of Canvas or ink, this was the only way used for writing and to keep the records. The traditional Odia horoscope is a very fine example of use of this art which is basically called 'Jataka'.