Canteen Gourd

[Steven Saffold]

I made this a while back. Thanks to my friend Guy who gave me the gourd.

 

[Pignut]

Go on then,

What is it?

(Sorry for my ignorance)

 

[Steven Saffold]

Its a gourd that is able to hold water. Its a primitive water canteen.

 

[scruff]

I want one!!

Gourds are great, they're quite popular in Japan. I remember seeing a tv show where a crazy Japanese guy was making them into all kinds of things from "purses" to rucksacks (it had a kind of Russian Doll appeal - ie. lots of smaller and smaller ones inside).

I was just thinking about yesterday actually...what a co-incy-dink.

 

[Pignut]

Its a gourd that is able to hold water. Its a primitive water canteen.

Cool!

Thanks for that

 

[bilko]

I think that is brilliant!
I wonder if you could give us a quick rundown on how to make them. What to use to scoop out the inards and do you have to dry it out or seal it?
There is an indian newsagant down the road who sells a hard fruit of similar appearance on his fruit and veg stand. It's a much lighter beige colour but the skin is rock hard. Is that part of the gourd family?, if not where can you buy them?
Thanks :You_Rock_