Jewel of Muscat
Videos, photos and information on the reconstruction of a 9th-century Arab ship, and its historic voyage from Oman to Singapore.
Who were the rope workers involved in building and sewing the ship? What was used to make the ropes strong & water resistant?
The rope workers are artisans skilled and experienced in sewing boats, who were recruited from various boat-building yards in Kerala. Their names are listed on the website on "The Team" page.
The coir rope was the standard type used in boat construction, well retted in saltwater or brackish water. It was treated with coconut oil before use and fish oil after stitching was complete.