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Making of JAPI /JAAPI

Hello friends. Again I am here with a video of simple handmade traditional Assamese jaapi. The jaapi or japi (Assamese: জাপি ) is a traditional conical hat from Assam, India, which 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 taku leaves. Decorative jaapis are made with intricate cloth designs (primarily red, white, green, blue, and black) that are integrated into the weaving. Japis have been recorded as far back as the time of Xuanzang's visit to Assam when visitors were welcomed with colorful jaapi. In the past, Jaapi were worn as a status symbol by Assamese royalty and nobility. Also Japi was an agricultural headgear used by farmers to protect themselves from rain or sun's heat. Today the jaapi is a symbol of Assam. It is worn in a style of Bihu dance, used as protection against the elements, offered as a sign of respect in ceremonies, and placed as a decorative item around the house, especially in the walls as a welcome sign. Hope you all like the video and try making yourself at home.