Thuliya

Thuliya

A thuliya is the cylindrical container made of woven bamboo strips or reed to store paddy.

About

It is usually cylindrical in shape and is plastered with mud. The base on which structure is constructed is made out of reeds or stone slabs or bricks. This method is used for both storing and drying. Usually recommended size for small granaries is around 2-5 mtrs wide and 1-2 mtrs high.

There are different types of structures for storage; few among them are low granary, high granary, woven wall granary, rectangular crib.