This cylindrical-shaped bamboo vessel is representational of the overall utilitarian genius and eco-friendly craftsmanship of this indigenous community, the Rabha people of Assam. Made completely hollow from a bamboo culm, the vessel itself proves to be a sustainable, multi-functional item which is widely in use amongst tribal households.The particular vessel has been fashioned from a single piece of bamboo, the lower part of which is naturally finished off by a node, a natural feature of bamboo, which acts as base sealing. This makes the task unnecessary for any kind of extra material or fixture in creating base, informing very practically about tribe's understanding in natural resource. The upper portion forms a circle which is left open to function as container.
Mainly, its use is storing water, grains, herbs, or even fermenting local beverages. This light, strong, and biodegradable bamboo house can become the primary purveyor of all kinds of storage. Its cylindrical shape ensures easy carrying while using for space consumption. And its natural antibacterials make it suitable for consumable storage.Such vessels continue to be made and used among the Rabhas, particularly in rural areas where traditional knowledge of bamboo craft survives through communal sharing and practice. These vessels are not merely facilitators of everyday survival but deeply represent the Rabha way of life in harmony with nature.