Sanchipat

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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.
Sanchipat
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024