Palm Leaf Utility Baskets - Set of 3, Pink. Palm Leaf Basketry is native to the state of Tamil Nadu. The central portion of the Palm Leaf, called ‘moungu akku’ is used in creating a number of attractive utility basketry products woven by women from the region.  Palm leaf strips are dyed, braided, plaited and interlaced in a variety of ways to create these beautiful articles. Woven Palm leaf Utility/ storage boxes and baskets are available in contrasting colours with lids