Design Resource
Boat Making, Kerala
The Craft of Making House Boat
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Products
Introduction:
Several materials are used to make a boat. Bamboo is used for the framework of the roof and splits of the bamboo are used for weaving mat for the ceiling. Long bamboo poles or 'punts' are used to propel in shadow areas.The pipes, tank and other synthetic materials are covered with coir or panambu to maintain the aesthetic quality of the eco-friendly materials. For the finishing of the boat, following materials/products are used:
• Bamboo sticks
• Coconut fibre
• Ropes
• Bamboo mats
• Carpets
• Other furnishings
The varieties of boats manufactured in Alleppy are commonly:
• Transportation - Regular Boat, Passenger boats, Ferryboats
• Luxurious boats - House boat, fancy passenger boats
• Games - Snake boat
• Renovation of the existing boats
