Since cane and bamboo are abundantly available basketry has been a popular occupation of the people of Manipur. Different shapes and sizes with different designs are manufactured for domestic and ritualistic.

Heijing Kharai, Phiruk & Lukmai are exclusively meant for ceremonies such as wedding, birth and death. For domestic purposes baskets like Likhai, Sangbai, Chengbon, Meruk, Morah etc. are made.

Again, there are fishing equipments made of cane and bamboo. They are Longup, Tungbol etc. People of Maring tribe inhabiting the Chandel District are the main manufacturers of these types of basket. Other tribes and the Meeteis also contribute a lot to the production of baskets.

Pottery culture is very old in Manipur. Most of the pots are handmade and are of different colours (red, dark red and black). Pottery flourishes in Andro, Sekmai, Chairen, Thongjao, Nungbi and parts of Senapati District. Chakpa women are good potters and they make different types of pots are made for ritualistic and ceremonial purposes.

SOME IMPORTANT HANDICRAFT PRODUCTS FOUND IN MANIPUR :

Cane Basket1	Cane Basket 2	Cane Basket 3	Cane Basket 4
Cane Basket 5	Pheenga-ruk Pubi	Naga Dance	Radha-Krishna
Pung Cholom	Kauna Chapal	Cushion	Bag
Bag1	Bag2	Bag3	Hand Bag
Reed Bag3	Reed Bag4	Shoulder Bag	Cane Pot
Cushion2	Cane Tea Coaster	Lukmai	Cane Mat
Nungbi	Arm Chair	Table Lamp	Teak Lamp