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Updates, stories, and reflections on script development, Kokborok culture, and the journey of building a writing system from within a community.
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In June 2026, Yapiri Script earned two landmark recognitions — a formal codepoint registration in the Under-ConScript Unicode Registry, and a listing on Omniglot, the world's most widely referenced writing systems database. Here is what each of them means, and where we go from here.
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On June 18, 2026, Yapiri Script was confirmed live in the Under-ConScript Unicode Registry. Here is the full story — what changed from v1.0 to v2.0, why each decision was made, and what this registration means for the future of Kokborok.
A personal account of why Yapiri was created — from researching Kokborok's long-running script debate to building a complete phonemic alphabet from scratch in under six weeks.
A technical look behind the scenes — how the sounds of Kokborok were mapped, how each glyph was drawn, and how the whole system was engineered into a working digital font.
Never read Yapiri before? This guide walks you through everything you need — the vowels, the consonants, the numerals, and how it all fits together. By the end, you will be able to read your first Kokborok words in Yapiri.
The Yapiri font is what makes the script visible on your screen. Without it, Yapiri characters appear as empty boxes. This guide walks you through installing it on every major device — in under two minutes.
No download, no installation, no setup. The Yapiri web keyboard lets you type in the script straight from your browser — on any device. This guide walks through every section so you can type your first Kokborok words with confidence.
This is one of the most deliberate decisions in Yapiri's design — and one with real consequences for every person who learns and uses the script. Here is the thinking behind it.
From the ancient Koloma to modern experiments and heated contemporary debates — a journey through the long struggle for a writing system that truly belongs to the Tiprasa people.
Writing is more than ink and paper for the Tiprasa. It is memory, resistance, identity, and the bridge between our ancestors’ voices and the generations yet to come.
Each script carries a dream for our language. Here is a respectful, side-by-side look at how they differ in philosophy, design, and suitability for Kokborok.
When a language fades, an entire way of seeing, feeling, and understanding the world disappears with it. For the Tiprasa people, this is not a distant threat — it is a living reality we must face together.
A writing system is far more than a tool for communication. It is a mirror in which a people see themselves, a flag they raise, and a legacy they pass forward.
A vibrant mosaic of voices, ancient and living. Tripura’s linguistic landscape tells the story of coexistence, resilience, and the enduring spirit of its people.
Every beautiful script has a story. This is the intimate journey of how Yapiri glyphs grew from raw pencil sketches into a complete, breathing digital typeface.
Every custom script needs a home in the digital world. Discover the clever solution called PUA and why it was the perfect choice for Yapiri’s early journey.
A keyboard is the bridge between thought and text. Here’s the story of how we built a fast, intuitive Keyman keyboard so every Tiprasa person can type Yapiri effortlessly.
Turning a set of beautiful glyphs into a truly smart, professional typeface required more than just drawing letters. This is the story of how OpenType features brought Yapiri to life.
Numbers are the quiet foundation of civilization. Here’s how we designed Yapiri’s numerals to feel both deeply indigenous and elegantly modern.
Yapiri vowels are full, independent letters — a radical departure from the abugida tradition. But the script is honest: it also has two diacritics, one for high tone and one for reduplication, each doing exactly what no standalone letter could do.
From the first release in May 2026 to the UCSUR milestone of June 2026 — v2.0 is now live and the road ahead is bright. Here is the story of every version so far, and what comes next.
Ten digits. Infinite numbers. See every Yapiri numeral rendered live from the font — and learn how ten simple forms combine to count all the way to one hundred and beyond.
Your first vocabulary in Yapiri — everyday words for greetings, family, home, nature, the body, animals, food, and counting, all written in the script and ready to read.
Seeing your own name in a new script for the first time is unforgettable. This guide takes you through every sound in the Yapiri alphabet — and shows you exactly how to render any name, step by step.
A script comes alive only when it is written and read with love. This is a heartfelt invitation to every Kokborok speaker, poet, storyteller, and reader to help bring Yapiri into full, vibrant life.
For Yapiri to truly belong everywhere, it needs official recognition in the Unicode Standard. Here is how every Kokborok speaker can help pave that road.
Turn your fingers into storytellers. A complete, step-by-step guide to typing Kokborok in its own script — effortlessly, on desktop and mobile.
Every footprint matters. Discover meaningful ways to help preserve, promote, and perfect the Yapiri script for Kokborok — and shape the future of our language together.
From the first tentative glyph to a complete working script with font, keyboard, and website — the intense, focused sprint that brought Yapiri into existence in just forty-two days.
A personal reflection on the decision that shaped how we share Yapiri with the world — simplicity, reliability, version control, and the quiet power of keeping things close to the code.
Every beautiful glyph and every working keyboard began as lines drawn in free, powerful tools. Here is the story of the three companions that made Yapiri possible.
Footprints in the digital wind. A reflection on the first thirty days of sharing our script with the Tiprasa community — and watching it take root across screens and hearts.
Your voice shapes our script. A clear, step-by-step guide to reporting issues and sharing suggestions — so we can refine Yapiri together, one careful footprint at a time.
Yapiri Script is only the first spoke in a much larger wheel. Here is the full vision of the Yapiri Project — a comprehensive effort to preserve, modernize, and secure the future of the Kokborok language for generations to come.
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