Shivji Bhuda Fofindi Story
Mr. Shivji Bhuda Fofindi, an 84-year-old man is a very renowned boat model maker and the owner of the ‘Sagar Ship Model’. He is a resident of Mandvi, a town in Gujarat. He has won the hearts of people around the world with his talent. Mr. Shivji is a descendant of Yester Years' Kutchi Seafarers who had started his career at the age of 12 on a voyage to Africa. He earned his knowledge and learning about the ships being in the sea and hence decided on his unique profession of boat model maker.
After returning home, a British port officer hired him as the workshop foreman. Shivji, learned the art from his uncle in childhood taking it forward he has crafted more than a thousand models in varying sizes till now. The size varies from a palm-sized fishing trawler to the dinghy sized 10 – footers. His enthusiasm for ships and his work can be seen in his talks.
