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Thott \"\"<\/strong><\/h1>\n

1. Object Name<\/h3>\n

Thott<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Kodava Name<\/h3>\n

Thott<\/strong><\/p>\n

3. English Name<\/h3>\n

Traditional Cradle<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Alternate Names<\/h3>\n

No alternate name is specified in the source provided.<\/p>\n

5. Short Description<\/h3>\n

Thott<\/strong> is a traditional cradle used for infants in Kodava households. It was traditionally made from cane or wood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

6. Full Description<\/h3>\n

The Thott was an essential household object associated with the care of infants in traditional Kodava homes. Cradles were made using materials available locally, particularly cane and wood<\/strong>, reflecting the practical craftsmanship of traditional households.<\/p>\n

The cane form would have been lightweight and suited to the skills of local basket and cane craftsmen, while wooden versions provided a more solid and permanent construction.<\/p>\n

7. Traditional Use<\/h3>\n

The primary purpose of the Thott was to hold and gently rock infants<\/strong>. It provided a dedicated resting and sleeping space for babies within the household.<\/p>\n

8. Design & Form<\/h3>\n

The Thott generally took the form of a small cradle or suspended cradle<\/strong>, designed to safely support an infant while allowing gentle movement.<\/p>\n

Its form could vary depending on whether it was made from cane or wood.<\/p>\n

9. Materials<\/h3>\n

Traditional Thott was made from:<\/p>\n