The Khonds tribe, mainly occupying the tribal areas of Odisha, are people talented in generating forest-based livelihoods, among such ingenious tools is the bamboo fish trap in simplicity, eco-friendliness, and handicrafts. This fishing trap shows how intimately the Khonds relate to nature and their eco-friendly habits. This fish trap is made with elongated bamboo splits in a conical shape, with a circular opening at the top and a flat base. The whole work is bound together with bark fiber, a naturally occurring and durable material, aptly showing the tribal inclination towards biodegradable raw materials. Flat bamboo strips are used—one being secured inside the trap and the other outside—to create structural cohesion and stiffness.

An interesting feature of this trap is a valve positioned centrally above the opening, allowing a one-way entry for the fish. Once the fish go into a trap through the top opening, this valve prevents any chance of escapism from the trap. This gives the Khond people an efficient tool for fishing in the rivers or backwater streams since the trap minimizes human effort and maximizes their catch. Such traps are generally laid in shallower water bodies for some hours or overnight. Used mostly for subsistence fishing, the trap is a testimony to the Khonds' sustainable lifestyle and traditional ecological knowledge.