Q. With context to culture of Assam, what is ‘Jaapi’?
Answer: Conical hat made from bamboo
Notes: Jaapi is a traditional conical hat from Assam state of India, made from tightly woven bamboo.While plain Jaapi were used by ordinary Indians for protection from the sun, ornate Jaapi were worn as a status symbol by Assamese royalty and nobility and were used for welcoming guests.

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