The Waterproof Basket was formed and designed by the Khasi showing the glories of traditional craftsmanship functional design. The Khasi are one of the native tribes of Meghalaya in northeastern India, with great abilities in weaving and working local materials into useful tools and containers. The basket resembles a pitcher with a top circular opening shaped at the base, open squarish, set upon tiny stands at four corners with a considerable height from the ground ensuring stability and no contact with the ground itself. The body of a waterproof basket is woven bamboo splits tightly and very firmly. This makes the basket very strong and able to hold its own weight as well as the weight of other kinds. Lac, a natural resin, seals the whole basket body and makes it waterproof too, rendering it moist-proof. Hence, a basket can be quite important in carrying liquids or objects against water damage lest it be an important tool for the Khasi tribe.

Also, the rim is reinforced with a split bamboo piece with cane straps holding it in place, which gives added strength so that the edges are less likely to wear down. At the base, added stability and durability to the basket are provided by two split bamboo pieces placed crosswise. Used to convey liquids and solids, the Waterproof Basket is the hallmark of clever Khasi indigenous use of naturalities to make functional and durable products.