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 tray with a stand at the bottom with or without a cover. Every Assamese household has it.
Xorai is primarily used as an offering tray during prayers. They are also used to serve tamale-paan (betel-nut) to guests.
The bulk of xorai in Assam are made in the state’s bell metal hub Sarthebari in the Bajali district.

About Gamosa:

Gamosa is generally a white rectangular piece of cloth with primarily a red border on three sides and red woven motifs on the fourth.
The most common material for making gamosa is cotton yarn. But on special occasions, they are also made from Pat silk.
It can be used at home as a towel or in public functions or to felicitate dignitaries or celebrities.

Source: IE

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