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Vanji Making - Ernakulam, Kerala

Boat Making

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Prof. Bibhudutta Baral,Divyadarshan C. S. and Lija M G

Tools and Raw Materials

Following are the tools and raw materials required to make the Vanji (the traditional boat).

• Wild Jack/ Punna: It is generally the wood preferred for making of the Vanji.

• Coconut Husk: It is used to fill the gaps between the planks of wood.

• Coir Rope: It is used to align together to fill the gaps between the planks of wood.

• Nylon Rope: It is generally used to stitch the filling material in a criss cross manner.

• Wooden Mallet: It is generally used to tighten the rope bundle to the condensed form.

• Uli (Chisel): It is generally used to shape the wood to the required forms.

• Sawing Machine: It is used to cut the wood to the required shapes and sizes.

• Planer: It is used to smooth the surface of wood at various stages.

• Hand Drill: It is used to make holes at the required portions.

• Iron Nails: It is used to place the coir fibers to the holes firmly to avoid any leakages of water.

• Needle: It is used to stitch the fillings together in the gaps.

• Wood Filler/ Putty: It is used to cover the gaps in the wood surface.

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