A History of Agriculture in India v2.c75.s6.3

v2.c75.s6.3

A bundle of 11,000 leaves was formerly called Lahasa, which name is now given to a bundle of 14,000. Bundles of 200 are called Dholi; a Lahasa is made up of Dholis. In winter they turn and arrange the leaves after four or five days; in summer every day. From 5 to 25 leaves, and sometimes more, are placed above each other, and displayed in various ways. They also put some betel nut and kath on one leaf, and some lime paste on another, and roll them up; this is called a bira. Some put camphor and musk into it, and tie both leaves with a silk thread. Others put single leaves on plates, and use them thus. They are also prepared as a dish.'³