Photographer’s Note
House Boat view from Allepy in 'God's own country' : Houseboats are constructed using the ancient principles and techniques of boat building by the local carpenters using ‘Anjali` wood. Coir ropes are used for tying the wooden boards together.
House Boats ( 'Kettuvallam' : in Malayalam Language )
in a variety of shapes and sizes have traditionally been the main means of transport of men and materials in the Kerala Backwaters since olden days.
Location: Allepy | Kerala | India
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- Copyright: dominic joseph (doomz) (14)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2008-05-25
- Categories: Transportation
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2009-06-01 4:24
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