JOINERY DETAILS

The following are some typical joinery features you could discover in a Bhunga home:

The wooden parts of the frame are often joined together in Bhunga home building using mortise and tenon joints, a traditional joinery method.

Tongue and groove joints: In a tongue and groove joint, one piece of wood fits into a corresponding groove on another piece of wood. Bhunga houses are built with a central wooden post that supports the roof as stabilising rods. To add to the structure's stability, bamboo or wood stabilising rods are put diagonally through the centre pillar and the wall panels.

Thatch binding: The thatch roof of a Bhunga house is fastened to the wooden rafters with a number of materials, such as rope, twine, or wire.

Cow dung plastering: The walls of Bhunga homes are frequently painted with cow dung. The dung is placed on the walls in a thin layer after being combined with mud and water. This method offers a smooth, long-lasting surface while also insulating the home.

Storage of Food

. The methods of food preservation employed in Bhunga homes are made to keep food fresh for extended periods of time in a hot, arid environment while guarding it from pests and rodents.

Earthen Pots: Bhunga homes frequently employ earthen pots, usually referred to as "matkas," to store grains and pulses. To keep moisture out and to prevent spoiling, the pots are covered with a layer of cow dung or clay and stored in a cool, dry environment.

Jute Bags: Jute bags are used to store grains including millet, rice, and wheat. To keep insects away, the bags are coated with neem leaves or dried chilies.

Using hanging baskets: Vegetables and fruits are stored in hanging baskets made of bamboo or other natural materials. To protect the food from pests and rats and to allow for air circulation to prevent rotting, the baskets are hung from the roof vegetables, fruits, and fish are frequently preserved via sun drying in Kutch's hot and dry climate. Until they are totally dry, the food items are spread out on mats or trays and left in the sun for several days.

Mangoes, lemons and chillies are among the veggies that can be preserved by the common practice of pickling. The veggies are diced.