Assam Jaapi

An ancient emblem of Assamese folk culture is jaapi. The word jaapi comes from the word jaap, which means a bunch of toku leaves. In the past, farmers and common Assamese people used basic jaapi to protect themselves from the sun, whereas elaborate jaapi was worn as a status symbol of aristocracy and royalty. Decorative sorudoi jaapi are woven with elaborate fabric designs, mainly in shades of red, white, green, blue, and black. The bamboo headgear known as jaapi, which is popular in rural Assam, is a distinctive feature of the state's handicrafts and is vital to the state's traditional economy, especially in the Nalbari District.