Ask the elders in your family what types of vessels they stored water in.
Elders stored water in traditional vessels like earthen pots (matkas, surahis), brass and copper vessels, wooden barrels, and large clay containers.
These vessels kept water cool and were often decorated with patterns.
Different regions had vessels with unique names and designs.
Explanation
Activity 3 encourages children to ask elders about traditional water storage vessels. The chapter shows pictures of different vessels used for storing water at home, made of different materials.
Solution Steps
Elders stored water in traditional vessels like earthen pots (matkas, surahis)
They used brass and copper vessels, wooden barrels, and large clay containers
These vessels kept water cool and were decorated with patterns
Different regions had vessels with unique names and designs