Sunday 03 May, 2015 Login Register Search Assam Yellowpages Movies People Places Career Answers Video Forums Home > Answers > What is a Japi? What is a Japi? Answer Japi or Jaapi is a traditional headgear or hat, prepared and used by Assamese people. A common Japi is made from leaves of a palm tree (tokou pat) and bamboo. It is usually used by farmers while they work in the fields. There’s an another type of Japi called “Fulam Japi or Horudoiya Japi”, which is used for decorating, gifting and falicitation purposes. Fulam Japi is made from palm leaves, bamboo, cotton cloth, coloured wool, mica, yarn etc. Typically it has a red colour border. Japi is a symbol of Assamese tradition, culture and craftsmanship. Share Share this page!
