Jorhat is popular for its intricate smoking pipes that are made by tribal communities like Palibo. They are fond of smoking and indulge in the practice of crafting them from wood and bamboo roots. Sometimes, the Palibos also get metallic pipes from members of their neighbouring tribes through barter trade. Communities who use metallic pipes include the Bokars, the Membas and the Ramos. No matter if you use them or not, the smoking pipes of Jorhat make for great souvenirs to carry back home.

Jorhat is quite famous for its sharp weapons that have been an important part of tribal life for ages. Though traditional weapons have been replaced by modern ones over the years, they still hold a special place. Besides being used as weapons, they are also employed in carrying out day to day tasks. All the weapons are made by local artisans and the most important of these are the bow and arrow, known as tkeri and moo, respectively. They vary in size depending on the requirement of their users. Those that are used in hunting are fitted with tips of iron and smudged by aconite poison.

Earthen pottery from this region of Assam is spectacular in design and texture. Artisans in Jorhat, which is one of the hubs of this unique style of pottery, follow an interesting technique to shape their pots. Instead of using the traditional potter's wheel, the clay is beaten into shape with a hammer. The clay, slightly glutinous in texture, is special and is procured from the river bank. Located on the western outskirts of Jorhat, the Kathalbari Kumar village is home to a large number of families of potters who have been involved in the practice of making beautiful earthen pots since generations. Members of the local Dafla (Nishi) tribe, especially the women, are skilled potters. According to a legend, the art of pottery was passed onto them by Abo Takam, who is said to be the first Dafla potter. The potters of Jorhat make a number of items ranging from cooking pots and vessels to lamps and pipes. They also specialise in crafting idols of Hindu gods and goddesses.

With an abundance of trees, Jorhat has a magnificent woodcraft industry and an extraordinary collection of valuable wood like sandalwood, salmani, agaru, vata, etc. A number of domestic items are carved out of wood, including stools, chairs, tables, dolah or palki, walking stick, and kharams (wooden sandals), which are engraved with the images of animals, birds and fishes. Apart from this, wooden carvings can also be seen in decorative panels and doors and walls of houses.

Some of the most commonly used materials for daily life objects in Assam include cane and bamboo, which are found in abundance in the state. It is said that no one designs better bamboo furniture than an Assamese carpenter. Cane and bamboo industries in Jorhat promote eco-friendly products, furniture, musical instruments, household articles, lighting, bar accessories, basket, bags and other utility décor items. Bamboo is also used in constructing houses and fences in Assam. The craftsmen use no mechanical devices to create different products from cane and bamboo and all the items are handmade. Cane and bamboo are also used to make weaving accessories. Tourists should definitely check out beautiful products at the handicraft stores in Jorhat and its nearby areas.

Jorhat is known for its rare and exclusive Muga silk, which is produced from the Antheraea assamensis silkworm, found only in Assam. Muga silk sarees are known for their fine texture and durability and every time you wash them, their natural yellow gold lustre increases! The silk is also used to make the mekhela chador, the traditional attire of Assamese women. Stores in Jorhat house a great collection of muga silk sarees. The trademark bamboo cane japi hat is also an important offering of the state's textile industry. Colourful fabrics are stitched together to decorate the conical hat. It is often used as a wall décor.