The head strap made of long cane is a local utility which has been made and is being used traditionally by the Khasi tribes that can be found in the hilly state of Meghalaya in Northeast India. It is popularly referred to as "knup" and is one of those very significant articles of material culture among the Khasi, especially because of mountain use for carrying things. It is made strong and flexible as that of a woven cane-long-for-it-is found abundantly in forests of Meghalaya and light in weight and very strong material uses found in many of the crafts of the Khasis. The two ends of the strap end in bark rope made by marvelous tying to make loops on both ends to serve as attachment points for baskets or like containers. The whole piece is belongs to handmade class and reflects the well rooted weaving and natural fibre crafts expertise which khasi boast.

Essentially the head strap is placed over the forehead with a load hanging at the back so that he would be able to transport as heaviest articles as firewood, harvested crops, or market goods over very long distances. This comfortable body helps the carrying of weight with both hands free to move- an essential feature in the sort of hill terrain where the Khasi tend to live. Besides about the functional aspect long cane head strap are also tell-tales of the way of life of the Khasi community towards sustainably into which their relationship with nature has been much of an example given indigenous knowledge from generations but also spunked in practicality as well as environmental consciousness.