Barrel-shaped baskets are typical of the ethnic group as their origin mainly lies with the Garo tribesman of Meghalaya in north-eastern India. The Garo people boast of an elaborate culture that indulges their close affinity with nature, and this finds expression in their creations. Beauty is thus made from bamboo strips combing from abundant forests of the region; way resourcefulness and sustainable towards nature defines Garo tribe.
Barrel-shaped bamboo baskets are cylindrical and are used to store and carry different items. This basket body takes bamboo strips but does not weave them tightly like woven material. Hence, the body has small slits or gaps, allowing the lightweight and flexible construction to breathe. Such a structure is of particular importance in storing farm products, such as grains or vegetables, since it requires high ventilation to avoid spoilage. The barrel-shaped basket is used by the Garo tribe commonly in every day practical work, for instance, to gather harvested crops, carry firewood, and store food. This community has inherited the art of making baskets from one generation to another and attests to the tribe's knowledge of the environment that surrounds them. Each basket would not only be considered a functional object but also materialized the sky's and its people's relationship with the land and its resources.