The Khampti people, who are parts of Assam. They are famous for their high-ranging skills in weaponry and bamboo work. The bamboo quivers and arrows of Khampti symbolize their deep connection with the forest ecosystem and their highly developed techniques in the making of functional hunting instruments. This quiver, in usage since antiquity, is made from simply hollowing a cylindrical piece of bamboo, a fast-growing material though lightweight and resilient. The quiver is made to accommodate a set of thirty-two bamboo arrows, an essential ward against hunting. A cane strap plaited with other materials is attached to the quiver for strength as a hold and by slinging it on one shoulder, the quiver can be comfortably carried through a forest or rough terrain.
Arrows vary in lengths and diameters, and each is made individually according to the wishes of the maker for a certain purpose. Each is cylindrical, pointed at one end, four of which are feathered for stability in flight. Two take bamboo heads, each with two barbs on lateral sides. The other two have iron heads, barred on either side for further impact. Bark thread is wound toward one end of each arrow for grip and balance; three of the arrows are smeared with gum near the tips, possibly for the poison or adhesive substances employed in hunting. Together with a set of arrows, these quivers signify the firmly ingrained tradition of the Khamptis and express their expertise in the working of bamboo and metal.