A fishing shed is a small storage structure commonly found in coastal areas and fishing villages across India. These sheds serve as essential spaces for fishermen to store their fishing equipment, nets, boats, and other tools required for their daily livelihood.
In Indian fishing communities, these sheds are typically constructed using locally available materials such as bamboo, coconut leaves, and wood. The design varies from region to region, with some featuring thatched roofs while others use corrugated metal sheets. Many fishing sheds along the Kerala backwaters and Tamil Nadu coastline are built on stilts to protect equipment from high tides and flooding.
These structures not only provide storage but also serve as gathering places where fishermen repair nets, maintain boats, and share knowledge about fishing techniques. Modern fishing sheds in states like Gujarat and Maharashtra now incorporate concrete structures with improved ventilation to preserve fishing gear. |
