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Sri Lanka. Traditional 'Vee bissa's' for storing paddy safely.

Traditional village 'Vee bissa's' for storing paddy safely.
These Vee Bissa are supported by four columns made of wood. The base is lifted off the ground to avoid any contact with soil and water that may affect the paddy. The body of the Vee Bissa is made from a clay derived from anthills.

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Traditional village 'Vee bissa's' for storing paddy safely.<br />
These Vee Bissa are supported by four columns made of wood. The base is lifted off the ground to avoid any contact with soil and water that may affect the paddy. The body of the Vee Bissa is made from a clay derived from anthills.