4 Jan 2010

Jung-fai

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Jung-fai is a treasured piece of ornament worn in the ears in times of Ahom rule. There are two varieties- both for male & female.

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These variety (as seen above) used to be worn by Royal Ahom kings.

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These variety (as seen above) used to be worn by females of the royal family in times of religious & cultural rituals.

Jung-fai is usually not found in this part of North-East.  It was imported from Burma(Myanmar) in the times of Ahom kings. Jung-fai is  basically made of a type of Resin and is semi-transparent.

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