Emsin is a basket used mainly by the women belonging to the Lushai tribe of
Mizoram. It is used for carrying light loads like personal belongings or for shopping. It is hung over the back with a strap fastened on the head for support.
Emsin is woven from bamboo splits. It has a square base with the sides that reach out to circular rim. The base has a diagonal length of 225 mm and a height of 370 mm. The rim has a diameter of 370 mm.
