Houseboats of Kerala Kettuvallam |
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Traditionally, the houseboat was called Kettuvallam, which means a boat made by tying together pieces of wood. timber from anjili tree is hewn into planks, which are bound together using sisal ropes and packing soaked in fish oil. No nails or screws are used in this traditional form of construction. |
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