The Mizo people are an indigenous tribe from Mizoram State on an offshoot of northeastern India who have a cultural heritage that is rich in traditions and practices. The vessel used to hold hukka water is one of the more significant objects that form a part of their traditions, which are primarily women-customs of Mizo tribes. This container is made from a small circular dried gourd shell, which is light, durable, and directly available in that area. After the gourd is hollowed out, a small hollow vessel is created with an upper tubular-shaped opening. The design includes a hole at the end of this small tubular opening, either referred to as the mouth or opening of the container. This mouth or opening is sealed by closing it with a small lid made of cork, ensuring that the contents remain tight and fresh.
The major purpose of this vessel is to contain water for the hukka, a traditional drink of the Mizo people. This water, said to impart medicinal or rejuvenating qualities, is drunk by the women at social gatherings, rituals, or community events. Drinking hukka water in Mizo culture represents hospitality and bonding within the community. The construction of the vessel for hukka water exhibits the technical dexterity of the Mizo in using natural material-gourd and cork, while stressed on practical usefulness and simplicity. It also represents their unique ways for designing objects for daily use with a twofold purpose-practical and cultural. Thus, the vessel for hukka water is a major cultural item for the Mizo tribe, emphasizing the craftsmanship, social etiquette, and community behavior of the tribe itself.