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The Art of Bo

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Why Boat Making has flourished in these place

Availability of quality manpower & Labour

Easy access of raw materials

Appropriate place for construction

Places of Research

Salaya

Veraval

Mandvi

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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

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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 tre

create a robust and watertight structure.

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

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The flourishing industry gets no aid from government

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No Fixed Salary! No work Guarantee!

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Poor Living Standards

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Unity between Hindu Muslim community.

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

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Deliverable : Graphic Novel on the BoatMakers

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Thank You Palak S