Vernacular Design- Assam (Jaapi)

Vernacular Producct Of Assam- Jaapi


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For centuries, Assam has used jaapi, a traditional form of handicraft formed by tightly weaving bamboo, cane, and leaves. It's a bamboo conical hat with dried tokou (a palm tree found in Upper Assam rainforests) leaves on top. While it is most commonly used to greet guests at official ceremonies, farmers in rural Assam wear a more utilitarian version to shield themselves from the harsh weather, including both sun and rain, while working in the fields.

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Bor Japi was traditionally worn by high-ranking members of society during festivals and important occasions. It has been used since the days of the Ahom dynasty. While Ahom officials with the titles of Buragohain, Borgohain, Borpatrogohain, and others wore gold-encrusted Japis, Borphukan wore silver-encrusted Japis. Farmers and laborers wore Uka Japi as a protective headpiece against the sun and rain. It's also known as Gorokhiya Japi or Haluwa Japi. However, in recent years, the popularity of this particular Japi has waned.

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The Fulam Japi, also known as the Sorudaya Japi, is the most popular of the numerous types of Japis. It's made of small, smooth bamboo sticks. It's popular in Bihu dancing and as a decorative item in the home's drawing-room.Japi occupies a key position in Assamese socio-cultural life. It is inextricably linked to Bihu. In both Bihu dance and Bihu folk melodies, Japi is mentioned.On a global scale, Fulam Japi has evolved into a cultural symbol of Assam.

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Jaapis are a major and one of the most attractive forms of décor in the traditional Assamese house today, and you may furnish them in your home for an added effect of the hills by taking a cue from them.Japi is a typical Assamese folk culture sign. Farmers used Japi as a headpiece to protect themselves from the sun and rain in the days before umbrellas were invented. As a result, Japi became an indispensable tool for farmers working in the fields.

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Assam's indigenous cottage business is japi manufacturing. Bamboo/cane and palm leaves are used to make them (tokou).The technique of producing Japi is quite popular in rural regions since the materials required are readily available. Bor Japi, Tupi Japi, Uka Japi or Haluwa Japi, Sorudaya Japi or Fulam Japi, and other forms of Japi exist. Fulam Japi is produced in great quantities by expert Japi manufacturers because of its high market demand.

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References:-
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-the-significance-of-jaapi-xorai-and-gamosa-in-assam-poll-battle-7236796/
blog.mygov.in/japi-an-integral-symbol-of-assamese-culture/
happho.com/learn-traditional-assamese-houses/


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