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Traditional Textiles of Assam in News due to Upcoming Elections

Traditional Textiles of Assam in News due to Upcoming Elections Decorative jaapi (field hats), hand-woven games, and bell-metal xorais are making frequent appearances in Assam as the election is coming closer. About Jaapi: Jaapi is a conical hat. It is made of bamboo and covered with dried tokou leaves Tokou is a palm tree found in the rainforests of Upper Assam. Jaapi is most often used in official functions in Assam to felicitate guests. Farmers also use jaapi to protect themselves from the harsh weather, both sun and rain while working in the fields. About Xorai: Xorai is essentially a…

24 March, 2021 Textile

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