The Japi, a traditional Assamese sun-shade, continues to be an extremely well-known bamboo item. It has been in use since the days of the great Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang who came to Assam and was welcomed with a Japi. Traditionally, the Japis were decorated with elaborate designs and ornamentation. In Nalbari and the surrounding villages, […]
Phulam Japi/Hats of Assam
