 The Chador along with the Kokal-bandha symbolises the marital status of a women.The Jaapi has always been an integral part of Chutia heritage.The Chutia brides wore a "Sorudoi Jaapi" during marriage ceremonies which was continued up until recently.As per historical text, the last Chutia king Nitipal had given two gold and silver embroidered Japis to the Ahom king as gifts in his attempts for a treaty.