Assam Artisans Craft Lord Rama's Unique Cane Armor

Master artisan Jaynal Abdin, along with 15 craftspeople from Assam's Barpeta district, dedicated approximately three to three-and-a-half years to create 30-35 pieces of armor for a major film.

Initially, the team experimented with traditional cane, but the material proved too rigid for actors. Following feedback, they incorporated black and green rubber, ultimately developing a hybrid design with half cane and half rubber for better flexibility and comfort.

The artisans worked in phases, sometimes waiting months between assignments and then facing short notice for multiple pieces. They were unaware the armor was for the highly anticipated film "Ramayana" until its release.

The film's costume designers sought materials plausible for the era, leading them to Sarpat cane. After facing difficulties in Mumbai, their search led them to Assam, where Abdin's team developed the core structure, with final touches completed elsewhere.