Sanchipat
- Scope note
- Tree bark employed historically as writing material for important manuscripts in Assam, India. To write on Sanchipat, a waterproof ink was used, prepared with Silikha seed, Kehraj (a type of grass),ashes and minerals and applied with a bird’s feather. The material and associated technique are now rarely used.
- Date of creation: 29-Apr-2024
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024