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This hat is made of woven cane and celebrates the artistry of the Khampti people residing in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Shaped and structured like an Assamese Japi, the hat is mostly meant as a rain shield against the pouring monsoons that this region witnesses.
The skills involved in making the hat are partially basketry; all the cane and bamboo materials are absolutely sourced from the locality to give strength, light weight comfort, and eco-friendly contrast to the cap itself. The broad brim must be valued against rain and sunlight, serving as a working cap for most of the farmer and outdoor laborers.
The skills involved in making the hat are partially basketry; all the cane and bamboo materials are absolutely sourced from the locality to give strength, light weight comfort, and eco-friendly contrast to the cap itself. The broad brim must be valued against rain and sunlight, serving as a working cap for most of the farmer and outdoor laborers.
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This hat is made of woven cane and celebrates the artistry of the Khampti people residing in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Shaped and structured like an Assamese Japi, the hat is mostly meant as a rain shield against the pouring monsoons that this region witnesses.
The skills involved in making the hat are partially basketry; all the cane and bamboo materials are absolutely sourced from the locality to give strength, light weight comfort, and eco-friendly contrast to the cap itself. The broad brim must be valued against rain and sunlight, serving as a working cap for most of the farmer and outdoor laborers.
The skills involved in making the hat are partially basketry; all the cane and bamboo materials are absolutely sourced from the locality to give strength, light weight comfort, and eco-friendly contrast to the cap itself. The broad brim must be valued against rain and sunlight, serving as a working cap for most of the farmer and outdoor laborers.
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Traditionally, Khampti men wear these hats mainly during farming and long journeys, signifying both utility and cultural identity.Complementing the functional aspect of the Khampti cane hats is a symbolic value. It signifies the connection between this tribe and nature and their age-old skill of weaving, being handed down through generations. The elaborate patterns of weaving and craftsmanship mark the mastery of Khampti artisans in weaving natural fiber, which is still preserved.
Rising global attention towards sustainable and handcrafted products has embedded the Khampti cane hat in the handicraft market and furthermore, through its promotion of traditional artistry, it serves as an avenue to empower the local artisans economically. This unique headgear continues as an eternal testimony to the skill and cultural heritage of the Khampti tribe.
Rising global attention towards sustainable and handcrafted products has embedded the Khampti cane hat in the handicraft market and furthermore, through its promotion of traditional artistry, it serves as an avenue to empower the local artisans economically. This unique headgear continues as an eternal testimony to the skill and cultural heritage of the Khampti tribe.
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