The set consists of three drinking mugs of traditional Tangkhul Naga designs, hailing from Nagaland, which proves the skilled craftsmanship and also the uses of the natural material by the people. They are both cylindrical mugs but differ in size and color, two being dark brown and one being light brown, probably suggesting their difference in use, rank, or taste.

Two of the mugs are finely plaited with cane strips for decoration, thus demonstrating the technical know-how of the people in cane weaving. They ornament the overall beauty of the mug as well as help in gripping security. The handles are strong yet simple, being bound into place with cane strips indicating the practical yet aesthetic approach to construction. Cane binding is a very common technique for the Tangkhuls, who normally use it to strengthen household items, baskets, and ceremonial artifacts.

The mugs are mainly used at normal mealtime or at a big festive event, for their design speaks the relation of the people to their environment. Bamboo and cane are such materials with such character: they are most valuable, for they have enough of themselves at hand, but they are considered very valuable because they are strong and flexible and at the same time very beautiful. Besides their commonplace, everyday use, these mugs can also serve status items or heirlooms passed through generations. They have continued to be assertions of Tangkhul status heritage over the ages for their functionality and artistry