7 Authentic Assamese motifs or designs

19 MAY 2024

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Jaapi Motif The Jaapi is a traditional conical hat made from bamboo and covered with tightly woven tokou leaves. It is an integral part of Assamese culture and is often adorned with intricate motifs and designs.

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Gamosa Design The Gamosa is a traditional Assamese cloth used for various purposes, including as a towel, a symbol of honor, or a decorative piece during festivals and ceremonies.

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Kinkhap The most popular adorned motif in the assamese weave, very regal and resplendent. Traditionally Kinghap motifs weave in gold and silver thread but today you can get it in any thread.

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Gos buta or tree motif This is one of the most prevalent motifs in the Assamese weave. Two birds facing each other in one tree and the top part triangle.

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Kolka or parsley This is one of the most popular and contemporary design found is the assamese weave. In today's modern weaves you can see modified versions bigger in size. It can be found in any other Indian waves too.

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Pepa Pepa is an assamese instrument plays during Bihu(New Year). You can see this design in the assamese weave too.

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Mishing Mishing is one of the largest tribes in Assam. They are known for their opulent weaves. Mishing designs are Rhapsody of color in small motifs traditionally weaved in cotton fabric.