Palm leaf craft dates back to ancient manuscript traditions, where scriptures and epics were etched onto palm leaves. Over time, artisans developed etching, perforation, and painting techniques to illustrate stories from culture, mythology, and astrology. The craft flourished under temple patronage, especially during the Ganga and Gajapati dynasties. Detailed palm leaf manuscripts such as Tala Pattachitra became treasured ritual objects. By the medieval period, it transitioned into decorative panels, talismans, and narrative scrolls.