The stern of Chhot and mesmerising clouds in the background...Follow Dr Zeeshan A Shaikh Prof John P Cooper. أ. د. جون كوبر Swarup Bhattacharyya and Endangered Material Knowledge Programme for more info on the Chhot-boat project.

Here we are.. The hull of Chhot-boat is almost complete with one more strake to go... incredible achievement so far by the team... for more info. follow Dr Zeeshan A Shaikh Endangered Material Knowledge Programme Prof John P Cooper. أ. د. جون كوبر Swarup Bhattacharyya

We are in local newspaper.

Today is the day...final plank to go before the hull is complete. Stay tuned by following the Chhot-boat project Dr Zeeshan A Shaikh Prof John P Cooper. أ. د. جون كوبر Swarup Bhattacharyya Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

The chhot-builders' carpentry set, splendid and super-sharp. In the right hands, they made wonderful things. An Endangered Material Knowledge Programme project, with Swarup Bhattacharyya & Dr Zeeshan A Shaikh. Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies (IAIS) #boats #maritimearchaeology

At the age of 70+ the strength, knowledge, skills and kindness of our master boat-builder is unimaginable... more about Chhot-boat Project follow Dr Zeeshan A Shaikh Prof John P Cooper. أ. د. جون كوبر Swarup Bhattacharyya Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

Our project have become quite popular. Swarup is working towards some local publicity and community outreach. Prof John P Cooper. أ. د. جون كوبر Swarup Bhattacharyya Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

Every morning it begins with sharpening the tools... more on Chhot-boat project Prof John P Cooper. أ. د. جون كوبر Swarup Bhattacharyya Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

First oar of the Chhot-boat is ready...Prof John P Cooper. أ. د. جون كوبر Swarup Bhattacharyya Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

Steering oar in making..Prof John P Cooper. أ. د. جون كوبر Swarup Bhattacharyya Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

So it is ready.. Boat launching ceremony is on the auspicious day of 10th Nov around 11am. Please visit us and join the locals to celebrate the achievement and one of the significant shared heritage of the great nation - India. Endangered Material Knowledge Programme Prof John P Cooper. أ. د. جون كوبر Swarup Bhattacharyya

Caulking as it is done in Chhot-boat.Endangered Material Knowledge Programme Prof John P Cooper. أ. د. جون كوبر Swarup Bhattacharyya

We had a launching ceremony today. People came from near and far places. To me it is a day to remember forever. Thank you Prof John P Cooper. أ. د. جون كوبر and Swarup Bhattacharyya for joining hands together for make his happen and Endangered Material Knowledge Programme for giving this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Rowing towards the Rupnarayan river from a creek Prof John P Cooper. أ. د. جون كوبر Swarup Bhattacharyya

In newspaper today Endangered Material Knowledge Programme Prof John P Cooper. أ. د. جون كوبر Swarup Bhattacharyya

Square sail of the Chhot-boat Prof John P Cooper. أ. د. جون كوبر Swarup Bhattacharyya Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

Know more about the EMKP - CBWB project, the Chhot boat and the stapling technique. Zoom Link: helsinki.zoom.us/j/66280484363 Prof John P Cooper. أ. د. جون كوبر Swarup Bhattacharyya Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

IslamicArchaeology alessandroghidoni Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies (IAIS) Deighted this is out! A major insight into the Indian Ocean sewn-boat tradition...

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