Tambakundi and water storage pots, in Ahmedabad

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The word Tambakundi literally means a copper bucket as an object of this type, conventionally used for storing bath water, was usually made of copper. As evident from dozens of references in early Gujarati literature, tambakundi was considered to be a sign of an aristocratic household. These pots are meant for storing water or cooking. The ring - handles are attached to them to facilitate, carrying and shifting. The carrier pass a wooden rod through rings and lift like a palanquin. The hemispherical, broad vessel known as Tamabakundi meant for storing bath water, has frequent references in Indian history, folklore and folk songs since time unknown. This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of HD im