Burmese Parabaik Manuscript on Palm Leaf An essential medium in Burmese Buddhism the Parabaik is an accordian folded book containing stories that are narrated through words and pictures. A Prabaik tells the story of Buddha on his way to the Bodhi tree where he attained enlightenment. Parabaik manuscripts, common to Burma are constructed from crude, strong paper made of bamboo, bark, straw, or leaf fiber, sometimes referred to as sa. Palm leaf Parabaiks are not commonly found. They were intended as permanent works. Black parabaiks were sometimes used to produce early drafts of the highly illustrated sumptuously colored palm leaf manuscripts that have elabor encrusted with decoration. This small Burmese manuscript, similar to kammavaca, consists of 2 wooden covers hand-painted 8 double sided palm. Dimensions. 20cm high 3,5 cm width each leaf . Excellent Conditions. Will be send it with registered post .