Ancient Indian Stitched Ship | Mug
Ancient Indian Stitched Ship | Mug
Sail back in time with your cuppa! This printed ceramic mug features an artistic depiction of the ancient Indian stitched ship—a remarkable symbol of the subcontinent’s advanced maritime engineering and global trade connections. A perfect addition to your collection if you're a maritime history buff, heritage enthusiast, or lover of traditional craftsmanship.
This mug celebrates India’s age-old tradition of shipbuilding—specifically the stitched-plank ships that sailed the Indian Ocean for centuries. These vessels, crafted without nails, used coir ropes and wooden pegs to stitch planks together, giving them superior flexibility and durability in rough waters. The design is inspired by iconography from Harappan seals, historical texts, and centuries-old maritime craftsmanship along India’s western and eastern coasts.
Features
Dishwasher Safe | Microwave and Oven Safe | Freezer Safe | Non-Toxic | BPA Free | Environment Friendly | Reusable and Odourless
Package Content: 1 Printed Ceramic Coffee Mug (200 ml capacity)
Wash Care: Do not use steel scrubber on printed area
Great as a gift for explorers, historians, and those fascinated by India’s ancient technological wisdom.
India and the Indian Ocean: A Maritime Legacy
For over 4,000 years, India has been at the heart of Indian Ocean trade—its seafarers, shipbuilders, and merchant guilds forging connections across continents and cultures. From the Harappan dock at Lothal to the cosmopolitan merchant guilds of Aihole, Indian seafarers navigated monsoon winds and ocean currents to trade goods, ideas, and traditions. They sailed from the Makran coast to Mesopotamia, and from West Africa and the East African coast to Bali, Singapore, and China—long before the rise of European naval empires. This enduring tradition of indigenous seafaring not only powered commerce but also carried Indian philosophies, religions, and innovations far beyond its shores, shaping the cultural contours of the Indian Ocean world.
