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What is Leaf Plate?

Leaf plates are well-known particularly in India and Nepal. In India they are known as Patravali, Pattal, Vistaraku, Vistar or Khali; in Nepal, as Tapari. The word Patravali literally translates to "made of leaf". In Nepal, pattal is called Tapara/ Tapari, particular made with sal leaves. Nepalese Hindus extensively and compulsorily use it in religious ceremonies, feasts, marriage, birth and funeral rituals. It is also used as a popular substitute for metal or plastic plates in street food culture in Nepal and India. In India, it is a custom to serve food in a patravali on religious festivals and temple offerings like prasadam are also distributed to devotees in pattal bowls. Pattals are also used for wrapping food or steaming food. These plates had been used for quite a long time according to the Buddist and Hindu.

What is the cons of the leaf plate?

- Leaf plate are not durable when compared to metal plate or plastic plate.

- It's a single-use, can't be washed.

- It is not aesthetic and beautiful unlike ceramic or glass plate.

-The resin can leak into food if it's acidic or hot, especially if it is microwaved.

Why is Leaf Plate Better than Normal Plate?

- Leaf plate are easily decompose making it great for nature

- The materials is cheaper and can easily be distributed

- The plate can be easily made by machine

Process of making leaf plate

The manufacturing process of these Areca Leaf Plates is entirely organic and natural. The manufacturing process of these plates includes 7 steps. These steps are : 1.Collecting Raw Material

2.Drying the Areca Sheath

3.Cleaning the Areca

4.Sheath The Areca Leaf Plate Making Machine

5.Pressing the Plates

6.Waste Sheathes

7.Grading the Areca Leaf Plates

LEAF PLATE