An excellent example of utility with artistry is the Sali-Flap, a traditional bag of the Kuki tribe. This bag is made from a strong black cotton cloth and is square in shape with woven geometric designs that imitate Kiwi textile traditions embedded in visual storytelling.
What is most distinctive about this bag is the flap, with red stripes and an enticing design, which contradicts a dark body. These are symbolic designs that sometimes relate to one's social or ceremonial identity. The bag is suspended from a strap made of six rows of plaited cotton threads, ensuring strength and some stylistic detail. Although it is functional, the Sali-Flap also serves to carry small personal items on one's back for traditional gatherings or events in the community. This proves to be more than just an object of utility; it is a carrier of cultural narratives, craftsmanship, and identity.