This is an iron shavige mane, a traditional hand-operated tool used in South India to prepare shavige (rice noodles or vermicelli).
Features: Material: It is made of durable iron, painted to prevent rusting.
Structure: The tool consists of a circular top handle, which is used to rotate and press. A central screw mechanism helps in pressing the dough.
A cylindrical mold (at the bottom) holds the dough and extrudes it into thin strands through the perforated plate when the handle is turned.
Legs: It is supported by three sturdy legs, providing stability.
Operation: The handle rotates, applying pressure on the dough inside the mold, forcing it through the extruder to produce the vermicelli. This tool is widely used in households and small-scale food preparation to make homemade shavige or rice noodles.
