Stillness at the centre. Stories all around.

At the centre sits the Buddha.

Calm.

Frontal.

Meditative.

Around that stillness, the artwork begins to move.

Narrative panels unfold above and below. Circular medallions continue along the margins. Figures, landscapes, encounters and smaller scenes accumulate across the joined palm leaves.

The contrast is what gives the work its character:

one still centre surrounded by many moments.

Rather than presenting the Buddha only as an isolated sacred figure, the artwork places that presence inside a larger narrative world.

Palm leaf makes this possible in a particularly compelling way.

The material can be extended through joined strips, allowing one image to become a sequence and one sequence to become a story field.

For Indie Kaarigari, the journey becomes:

palm leaf → engraved line → natural pigment → sacred image → sequence → Buddha Katha

Odisha’s palm-leaf tradition has long used joined leaves to carry illustrated religious and mythological narratives, preserving the relationship between image, manuscript and story. 

• Large Buddha Katha narrative composition
• Approx. 20 × 60 inches
• Ordered-to-Make Narrative Artwork
• Approx. 90-day preparation time
• Central seated Buddha
• Multiple surrounding narrative scenes
• Circular story medallions along the borders
• Handmade in Balipatna, Khordha, Odisha
• Traditional palm-leaf engraving
• 100% natural pigments
• Highly detailed figurative and ornamental work
• Available framed or unframed
• Suitable for statement walls, double-height interiors, meditation spaces, institutions, hospitality spaces and collected Indian art

Palm leaf and natural pigments respond to their environment, so gentle care is important.

• Keep away from moisture and excessive humidity.
• Avoid prolonged direct sunlight.
• Keep away from strong heat sources.
• Dust gently using a clean, dry, soft cloth.
• Do not apply water, oil, sprays or chemical cleaners.
• Handle unframed artwork only with clean, dry hands and preferably from the edges.
• Avoid rubbing the engraved or pigmented surface.
• Do not fold or sharply bend the palm-leaf work.
• Because of its large format, store the unframed artwork flat or with suitable professional support.
• Avoid placing heavy objects directly over the artwork.

Because this is an ordered-to-make narrative artwork, selected customisation may be discussed before production begins.

Depending on artisan and material feasibility, this may include:

• custom overall size
• framing preference
• inscription
• selected colour treatment
• adjustments to narrative layout where technically possible

Please contact us with the product link and your requirement before placing the order.

Because of the complexity of the scroll, customised versions may require a revised preparation timeline and quotation.

Shipping & Delivery

At Indie Kaarigari, many works are prepared after order confirmation so that sufficient time can be given to engraving, colouring, finishing and secure delivery.

Preparation Time

Please allow approximately 90 days for engraving, colouring and artwork preparation.

Final quality checks, framing where selected and secure packaging follow before dispatch.

Shipping Time

After dispatch, delivery generally takes approximately 5–10 days, depending on the destination from Balipatna, Khordha, Odisha.

Once dispatched, tracking details will be shared via email/SMS.

Returns & Replacements

A. Free Returns / Replacements — Damaged Goods

We offer a 5-day window for a free return, replacement or appropriate resolution if the artwork arrives physically damaged.

A continuous unboxing video is mandatory for transit-damage claims.

The video must:

• begin with the unopened package,
• remain one continuous clip without cuts or edits,
• show the outer packaging condition,
• show the complete unboxing,
• clearly show the physical damage.

Failure to provide the required unboxing evidence may result in rejection of the claim.

B. Standard Replacement — Change of Mind / Preference

A 10-day replacement window is available for eligible non-damage requests.

• Forward and reverse shipping/logistics costs are borne by the customer.
• The artwork must remain unused and undamaged.
• It must be returned in its original packaging with accompanying materials.
• Replacement remains subject to availability.

Because this is a complex ordered-to-make artwork, a replacement requiring fresh production may require the full applicable preparation period.

How to Raise a Request

Please contact Indie Kaarigari with your Order ID and the required photographs/unboxing video.

Email: admin@indiekaarigari.in
WhatsApp: +91-9556619831

Requests are generally reviewed within approximately 48 hours.