Krishna and Karma Sutra Palm Leaf Panel Malachite The roominess of the box

The roominess of the box means it is perfect for holding everything from trinkets to jewellery and keys

size 17 cm or larger

Natural turquoise

Sterling silver hook and ring clasp findings

Krishna and Karma Sutra Palm Leaf Panel Malachite The roominess of the boxTala Patachitra Krishna and Karma Sutra Palm Leaf Painting This unusual piece of Orissa provence village art consists of strips of dried palm leaf, cut to size and treated with turmeric solution (for its anti bacterial properties). Once dried, two layers of palm are compressed together, then cut out to form a detailed pattern, then incised with an iron stylus, and finally hand sewn so that the entire panel concertinas down to a thin strip. Lamp black