CRAFTS

Known as a fisherman’s hat, it is also used for keeping small items.

THOPPI

Used for keeping fish and for transportation

KANIYARAKKOTTA

A tool made with bamboo or coconut leaf sticks .Used to catch fish from the running waters

KURUTHI

A long round piece of wood used to keep the net afloat in the water. Today plastic floats are used instead.

OVU

THADUKK

A barrier made up of coconut leaves, tied between two steps of a vessel to hold fish.

A circular fishing gear made of bamboo line. They are made of bamboo stalks. It is shaped like a cage with both ends open. Its upper part is reinforced with ropes. After fixing it below the water, the fish that get inside are caught by hand using the upper part. The upper part is arranged in such a way that the fishes do not jump out

OTTAL

This is a local umbrella made of palm leaves, used for protection from the sun and rain.

KUDA

These are different types of knots used by fishermen for tying nets, securing ropes, anchoring, and other purposes.

KNOTS

This is made of bamboo and used to store fish after fishing.