Traditional Assamese Jaapi Cap, Assam traditional HandiCraft

18*18 Inches Size

Home Made

Bihu Dance Cap

Design May vary as per stock

MORE ABOUT JAAPI:

Originally Japi was an agricultural headgear by farmers to protect themselves from rain or sun's heat. The Bodo-Kacharis having agricultural as the main profession often used them in the rice fields. Similar headgears are also seen to be used all throughout East Asia.

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