The Gadaba tribe, an indigenous group residing in the Malkangiri district of Odisha and some other regions of Andhra Pradesh, possess a culture that is largely rich in traditional ways. Among the most ethnographic objects of the Gadaba is a functional as well as fanciful piece of craftsmanship-the pointed corner basket. Such an extraordinary basket is finely woven up from bamboo splits and is today an integral component of the life of this tribe, particularly for carriage concerning their food and farm produce.
Gadaba's pointed corner basket is distinct in its piece of design. With four pointed corners made at the base of the basket, it offers stability, as well as, an eye-catching view. The round mouth of the basket balances out the sharp corners there. The bamboo splits in the weaving ensure that the basket is readily light and strong for carrying a variety of items-gold, fruit, or even firewood. Traditionally used by the Gadaba for domestic and ceremonial purposes, these pointed corner baskets reflect the tribe's close relationship with nature and agricultural life. The ingenious ways of making the baskets are passed down from generation to generation, while it is mainly the individual skill of the artisans in that particular tribe that really counts with respect to making each basket. For the Gadaba Tribe, pointed cornered baskets are more than mere utilitarian goods; they manifest the tribes' ability to balance utility with aesthetics. It marks their traditional skill of mastering local materials and their culture