Santhal tribe is formally regarded as the largest indigenous community, and one culture that remains unchanged by time in its richness has to be that of having craftsmanship in its tradition. Among many things that are crafted by the Santhal are bamboo baskets. This style definitely earns a specific position amongst them. Traditional ways dictate that workers weave these baskets with the use of copying thin strips of bamboo, thereby showing forth outstanding work of the tribe with natural materials. Bamboo baskets made by Santhal are characterized by buoyancy and tightness in their weaving. The circular base of the basket supports stable balancing. Wide open at the top, it serves multiple purposes: holding staples, fruits, and firewood even.
The weaving technique used by the Santhals is of flat bamboo strips for the weft category type, which enhances the durability and aesthetic beauty with tight weaving for the basket. The tight weaving holds the baskets strong enough to stay unharmed for many years without damage even with regular use as in the city life. Bamboo is resourceful to the Santhals because it grows abundantly in their area; it harvests and uses them resourcefully by incorporating into the household a number of ways, from structures to tool-making for daily living, baskets, mats, and hats. The basket-making tradition of the Santhal tribe indicates their affinity with nature and sustainable living. Above all, the bamboo baskets of the Santhal tribe are themselves objects of functionality tying back to this tribe's cultural identity and respect towards the environment.