History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c23.s6.13
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c23.s6.13
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12. The manufacture of rope from coir was restricted in earlier times to Kerala and the Lakshadweep Islands. Bast fibres served the same purpose elsewhere. However, bast fibre cordage could not substitute for coir when it come to the equipment of ships tackle in earlier times.