Prof John P Cooper
@maraakib.bsky.social
Maritime archaeologist/ethnographer of the Arab/Islamic/Indian Ocean worlds.
Ever thought of stapling your boat together? The expert Mondal family (West Bengal, India) show you how in our latest (multimedia!) IJNA article (tinyurl.com/5yd5mrfu), based on our EMKP-funded archive project (tinyurl.com/mrxy99jd). @exeter.ac.uk
The Mondal Family Build a Chhot: A Vanishing Boat Type in the Bengali ‘Stapling’ Tradition, West Bengal, India
This multimedia article follows the commissioned construction of a chhot boat, a largely vanished shell-built fishing vessel formerly widespread in inshore waters of West Bengal, India. It belongs ...
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October 8, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Ever thought of stapling your boat together? The expert Mondal family (West Bengal, India) show you how in our latest (multimedia!) IJNA article (tinyurl.com/5yd5mrfu), based on our EMKP-funded archive project (tinyurl.com/mrxy99jd). @exeter.ac.uk
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My cousin's husband, Abu Shadi, was renowned as one of the most famous kunafa sellers in Gaza. His kunafa was not only delicious and authentic but also affordable. He fondly referred to his kunafa as "the Poor's Kunafa.", He was killed along with my cousin, their children, and grandchildren.
November 3, 2023 at 10:10 PM
My cousin's husband, Abu Shadi, was renowned as one of the most famous kunafa sellers in Gaza. His kunafa was not only delicious and authentic but also affordable. He fondly referred to his kunafa as "the Poor's Kunafa.", He was killed along with my cousin, their children, and grandchildren.
Hello, Bluesky!
November 3, 2023 at 8:36 PM
Hello, Bluesky!