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    Leaf plate - Wikipedia

    Leaf plates are eating plates, bowls or trenchers made with broad leaves, particularly in India and Nepal. In India they are known as Patravali, Pattal, Vistaraku, Vistar or Khali; in Nepal, as Tapari (Nepali: टपरी). They are mainly made from sal, dhak, bauhinia or banyan tree leaves. They can be made in circular … See more

    The word Patravali is derived from Sanskrit word Patra; a term used for both leaf and vessels or utensils. The word Patravali literally … See more

    Plates and bowls made of leaves finds mentioned in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist texts. According to Hindu tradition food eaten on prescribed leaves is believed to have numerous … See more

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    In India and Nepal, making pattal is a cottage industry. The leaves are stitched together with very thin pins made from bamboo, one person can make around 200 pattals a day. … See more

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    Jul 1, 2023 · From Kerala’s Onam sadya and the vazhai ilai sappad of Tamil Nadu, to the rich regional dhams of Himachal Pradesh, India has no shortage of feasts that would be incomplete if not served on their iconic leaf bases. Small …