This is the interior of a model bandung boat , on display at the Fort Alice, in Sri Aman.
The shelves are typical wooden shelves used for keeping plates steady in a rolling boat. It is such a good idea. This is similar to many kampong houses which have shelves for plates in the kitchen.
An enamal mug is used to contain water for teeth brushing.
The bags are made from hemp,and probably have rice in them.
Names can be written on the gunny sacks with black marker pens. In the olden days, probably a Chinese calligraphy brush was used to do the writing.
Usually the Bandung boat owner would have a cat to accompany him on his lonely daily trips if he did not have a helper.
The bandung boat operator did act as match maker and post man as he had a definite route per week.
In case of emergency he was also able to provide some kind of boat service to help the sick person to reach the nearest clinic.
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