People belonging to the Rabha tribe are the oldest indigenous North Eastern community with extensive reliance on rivers, wetlands, and forest resources for a fundamental livelihood. Among them is subsistence bamboo fishing, which exemplifies one of their many implements in relation to their dependency and relationship with a natural and sustainable way of living. It consists of a triangular bamboo basket tied to a handle, made of natural resources such as split bamboo and jute rope. This outer framing is made strong using strips of thick and long bamboo, which are extended into either side long handles, so that a firm grip can be given. Movement is very easily achieved with these handles. There is a plaited jute rope tied with the two corners at the bottom of the basket, with the user being able to pull the trap once caught heavy loads of fish.

It serves the purposes of pulling out water from the flooded rice fields and small streams in Assam. It's tough, durable, and eco-friendly. The Rabha community, besides living out their subsistence, continues to pass on such fishing traditions as cultural identity. The tools showcase the steals of local indigenous knowledge systems through sustainable practices that modern development should borrow from or strive to be preserved. There are many Rabha fisherfolk who still possess mastery and use such implements, indicating the practicality of art and environmental wisdom of the tribal societies in Assam.