File:Antique Meitei classical illustrated manuscript painting of pre Hindu era (pre Vaishnavism era) of ancient Kangleipak civilization (early Manipur), referenced from the 'Khutlou', an old Meitei text (puya).jpg

English: This picture shows the painting style of Pre Hindu period (Pre Vaishnavite period) of Meitei cultural heritage of illustrated manuscript painting traditions of ancient Kangleipak civilisation (early Manipur state). The materials used for paintings are mostly done on Agarbak (sandalwood), Meiteiche (local Meitei traditional paper), and bamboo slice. Colours were mainly prepared from minerals, tree bark, flowers, etc. The black colour was prepared from lamp soot. Sometimes charcoal was mixed with the soot to make it darker.