The bamboo pipe is a smoking implement that is crafted by hand for an Apatani, which is an indigenous community from Arunachal Pradesh, India. The pipe is birthed making use of the carving technique, and then it is carved and shaped meticulously from bamboo, speaking of that craftsmanship that is deeply rooted within the tribe and their sustainability practices on natural resources.
Apatani craftsmen select mature bamboo for the carving of the pipe so that it results in durability and fine finishing. The hollowing, the bowl shaping, and the adding of decorative patterns, usually tribal motifs, were included in the process. Wood, bone, or metal adornments have been added to some pipes for their aesthetic and functional usage.

The bamboo pipe finds favor among Apatanis and among the elderly in the community, who perceive it as a lifestyle practice. Smoking has much to do with the conduct of both traditional ceremonies and social gatherings to develop a bonding environment where storytelling takes place. In some cases, these pipes are used for medicinal or ritualistic purposes where smoking with some specific herbs or natural tobacco is done to relax or for spiritual purposes.
Though modernization has made deep incursions into tribal customs and traditions, creative activities are going into bringing back the use of bamboo pipes. Cultural festivals and heritage programs deal with the promotion of these traditional artifacts so that the practice endures among the artistic and utilitarian legacies of the Apatani tribe.