The has traditionally been a "U" headdress for the Naga tribes of Nagaland, which represents very elaborate craftsmanship and symbolic wear. They split cane leaves into small strips and form it into a headdress as a demonstration of their manipulation of natural material. It is not only lightweight but durable making it a perfect material in headgear used for function and ceremonial aspects.
This headdress also differs because of its surface decorations; here it is woven with geometric patterns, often signifying culture motifs, social status, or tribal identity. The "U" shape has also been typical of headpieces worn by various tribes in important cultural ceremonies as well as community gatherings and dances. Cane and woven patterns imitate the imagination and aesthetic values of the Nagas, who have very much depended on the forests around them to provide materials for their daily life and ritual objects.