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    Boat is such a design which communicates for itself. The boat makers are so adept that they don’t need maps, guidelines or sketches to build such big boats which would be facing turbulent storms at the sea. Attempt to communicate their design principles and convey the story of boat making while maintaining the traditionality of designs.

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    Boat is such a design which communicates for itself. The boat makers are so adept that they don’t need maps, guidelines or sketches to build such big boats which would be facing turbulent storms at the sea. Attempt to communicate their design principles and convey the story of boat making while maintaining the traditionality of designs.

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    Traditional Art of Wooden Boat Making

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    Boat is such a design which communicates for itself. The boat makers are so adept that they don’t need maps, guidelines or sketches to build such big boats which would be facing turbulent storms at the sea. Attempt to communicate their design principles and convey the story of boat making while maintaining the traditionality of designs.

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    The Art of Boat Making

    Places of Research
    Salaya
    Veraval
    Mandvi

    Why Boat Making has flourished in these places?


    Availability of quality manpower & Labour
    Easy access of raw materials
    Appropriate place for construction

    Fact File
    Time Required for completion: 5-6 months
    Man Power: 4-5 Carpenters, helpers, odd job men
    Value Determination: Materials used, Speed, Purpose, Lifetime & Maintenance Requirements, Resale Value

    Procedure
    The building of boat starts with a single plank. Whole thing is bolted, nailed and glued together, Sealed again and again and then finally treated to several coats of paint to
    create a robust and watertight structure.

    The Paan culture is prominent among the workers, rather than tea.

    The flourishing industry gets no aid from government

    No Fixed Salary! No work Guarantee!

    Poor Living Standards

    Unity between Hindu Muslim community.

    I want to address how the communities work together and capture the essence of traditional boat building

    Deliverable : Graphic Novel on the Boat Makers

    Thank You

    Palak Sanghani
    201314001

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