Jaapi or Japi (Bodo: Khofri) is an Asian conical hat. It is made from tightly woven bamboo and/or cane and tokou paat (Trachycarpus martianus) a large, palm leaf. The word jaapi derives from jaap meaning a bundle of tokou leaves. In the past, plain jaapis were used by ordinary people in Assam and by farmers for protection from the sun, while ...

From being known as the farmers hat to being worn as headgear by the ladies of the royal families, Japi has gone through many variations as can be seen in the culture of Assam. It is displayed with pride during the Bihu festival and felicitation ceremonies.

From being known as the farmers hat to being worn as headgear by the ladies of the royal families, Japi has gone through many variations as can be seen in the culture of Assam. It is displayed with pride during the Bihu festival and felicitation ceremonies.

Japi is a trademark of the handicrafts built in Assam. It features a hat which bears the structural and designer properties of the traditional belongings of Assam. It is composed of closely knit cane staff bundled together with clusters or “japs” of the leaves of the “tokou”- a palm tree.

Japi or Headgear wich is used to originally protective headgear woven out of bamboo and palm leaves worn by farmers as protection against sun and rain. Mostly farmers and cowherds use Japi in ancient days as used both as a hat and an umbrella.

2024年6月14日 · The Japi, a distinctive traditional hat from Assam, showcases the rich cultural heritage of the region. Crafted from closely knit cane staff and clusters or “japs” of leaves from the “tokou” palm tree, the Japi serves both practical and ceremonial purposes.

2024年4月1日 · Assam Jaapi is a traditional bamboo hat. It is made from tokou paat, a sizable palm leaf, and densely woven bamboo or cane. The word jaapi comes from the word jaap, which means a bunch of tokou leaves.

Jaapi or Japi (Bodo: Khofri) is an Asian conical hat. It is made from tightly woven bamboo and/or cane and tokou paat (Trachycarpus martianus) a large, palm leaf. The word jaapi derives from jaap meaning a bundle of tokou leaves. In the past, plain jaapis were used by ordinary people in Assam and by farmers for protection from the sun, while ...

The Handmade Assamese Japi is a vibrant and culturally rich accessory that embodies the traditional craftsmanship of Assam. This multi-coloured japi, a traditional conical hat, is meticulously crafted from bamboo and palm leaves, and …

2021年6月19日 · Kalita made his short Jaapi… in 2017 and it captures in parts, the significance of the handmade conical hat and its all encompassing presence in the lives of the Asomiya or Assamese people. A hat which while offering protection during rains and from the Sun – is also a symbol of welcome and one which is used to felicitate guests of eminence ...