Khampti tribe artisans in Arunachal Pradesh have a distinguished identity for their crafts, textiles, and accessories. Cotton shoulder bags rank among the very rare but essential items of the Khampti traditional dress and reflect the exquisite craftsmanship of the tribe in fine embroidery and weaving. Coarse cotton shoulder bags form a very functional multipurpose bag, thus having highly practical and cultural importance. The surface of the bag has thick raised embroidery stylized bright purple and green cotton threads, with motifs bask in contrasting colors to the bag's background. These motifs are to the taste of the tribe's admiration for bold nature-oriented designs and thus add an aura of utmost charm. These colors further have meanings of affluence, spirituality, and the nature-they bond within Khampti culture.
Another interesting detail is the strap which is woven coton plaited in maroon, white, blue, and green. The multicolored strap compliments the bag's overall beauty while also demonstrating the tribe's expertise with their woven designs, able to create a synthesis of function and visible expressiveness. Tassels at both ends of the strap add to their decorative quality, evidence of attention and detailing by the tribe in their craft. These shoulder bags form an important part of the daily lives of the Khamti people best used as ornaments during festivals and special occasions, providing, thus, the balance between functionality and cultural pride. The shoulder bag, indeed, remains an essential part of the material culture of the Khampti tribe, imbibing within it the history and craftsmanship of the tribe.