Pooni are cylindrical baskets made by Kadar, small and forest-dwelling tribal communities mostly inhabiting Anamalai hills of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in South India. As being the people of nature, the Kadar tribe possesses very strong ecological knowledge along with sustainable practices that mirror harmony with nature. Basketry is an important part of daily life for practical, cultural identity purposes.

The pooni is made using flat bamboo and cane strips combined skillfully woven into one harsh cylindrical body. Meeting this basket would give strength and durability at its rim reinforced by attaching two cane strips with cane straps, which lend greater support while either carrying heavier loads or being used for long periods. Its bottom is square, thus providing a flat and stable surface for storing things without spilling them. The basket's body is solid and durable, able to withstand all the rigors of carrying forest products such as honey, herbs, roots, and firewood, as it has been woven with thick cane strips perfectly woven together.

The place and form shape it for any use-from carrying forest produce, grains, or tools to camping inside the house. The pooni is really useful but at the same time, it signifies the ingenuity of the Kadar tribe and their indigenous knowledge. Their craft shows the sound eco-friendly culture which uses completely biodegradable materials such as bamboo and cane.
An accent in the making of the basket is the extra support near the rim, where a split bamboo piece is strapped against the rim with a bamboo strap. This added strength at the rim wears away after prolonged use, keeping the shape of the rim ever since.
Used mainly for transporting and storing forest produce, this basket represents sustainable Kadar craftsmanship, one based on driftwood that appeals to nature for instruments, tools, and livelihood. Its utilitarian structure, strength, and maximum ecological materials speak of the history of coexistence of the community and forest ambiance.