The Cachari tribe is an indigenous community from the northeastern region of India and distinguished by their stylistic practices and special type of dressing which significantly helps to express tribal identity. One of the garments that are particularly significant in Cachari culture is the woven waistcoat, a functional traditional dress that embodies the artistic creativity of the weaver's hands. The cotton waistcoat woven with multi colored horizontal stripes possessing red, blue, black, and white combinations may convey various meanings in different tribal cultures wherein certain shades are generally attributed to certain values or natural elements. Red stands for vibrance and valor; blue stands for the sky and spirituality; black stands for the strength of will and dignity; while white stands for purity of heart and peace. The flamboyance of his lively acts intermixed with the shades of these tones testifies to the correlation of the tribe with nature and culture.
The fabric has been woven hydrating various techniques from their forefathers and to impart texture and rhythm to the garment in place, horizontal stripes. Cotton fringes, which are sewn onto one end of the waistcoat mainly for decoration but also add durability and movement to the garment, constitute the functional characteristic of the ornament. This waistcoat, worn generally by Cachari men during an important ceremony, rites, and seasonal festivals, lays testimony to the cultural identity of the tribe and their proficiency in textile weaving. The garment is a major part of their formal attire, demonstrating the tribe's crafts traditionally and its association with the land.