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Aal Potti (\u0c86\u0cb2\u0ccd \u0caa\u0cca\u0c9f\u0ccd\u0c9f\u0cbf)<\/h1>\n

Overview<\/h2>\n

Aal Potti<\/strong> is a traditional storage cupboard found in old Kodava houses and Ainmanes<\/strong> of Kodagu. Traditionally positioned against a wall, usually in or near the kitchen, it was used to store cooked food, cooking vessels and other household utensils.The Aal Potti was a simple yet practical feature of the traditional Kodava kitchen, designed around the needs of everyday household life.<\/p>\n

Traditional Design and Construction<\/h2>\n

Aal Pottis were generally constructed using wooden planks and shutters, with different varieties of locally available timber being used. An important feature of the traditional cupboard was its ventilated or mesh-like covering, which allowed air to circulate through the storage space.<\/p>\n

This ventilation was particularly useful in the days before modern refrigeration. Cooked food that remained after a meal could be kept inside, while wet or recently washed vessels could also be placed there to dry with the help of natural airflow.<\/p>\n

Function in the Traditional Household<\/h2>\n

The Aal Potti served several purposes:<\/p>\n