The ultimate wooden basket carrier is a historical and time-maintained heritage among the Mizo people living in Mizoram. This wooden carrier beautifully fuses two concepts-antique craftsmanship and utility. The semi-circular structure from wood, having two holes-one on either side-is fitted by plaited bark threads which will further be tied up with woven strips of bamboo, thus attaching the wooden object with a functional carrying strap.These carriers were biologically programmed to facilitate manual transportation of goods, particularly on highland landform, where external transport facilities are mostly non-functional. By using wood and bamboo as its main materials, the Mizo community's award show their close-knit relationship toward their environment and sustainable living as both of them are natural, locally available materials. The characteristics of the basket carrier construct it lightweight and strong, rendering it suitable for long trekking as well as everyday uses for farming, kitchen gathering, and carrying supplies like food or firewood.
It is also ergonomically sound-its curved contour matches the body so that carrying loads on back poses less difficulty. The bark thread and bamboo strips act as durable harnesses to ensure secure grip and weight distribution balance and ease. Besides, this thing also reflects the traditional knowledge systems of Mizo peoples, eco-conscious living, and skillful bamboo and wood craftsmanship that has been passed on through generations.