Baskets are primarily tools; either as a carrier and some form of a container. Interestingly, different types of baskets are made for every different function. There is a specific basket for planting, for harvesting, for storing and for winnowing the padi, besides those required for collecting bamboo shoots and edible ferns, for fishing and for keeping personal belongings. Weaving and plaiting baskets isn't just for convenience. In the Iban community for example, the ability to plait fine baskets would enhance the standing of a woman within the community. This artistic culture is also enriched by the existence of numerous ethnic groups in Sarawak. The baskets and other plaited items are made in their own design and technique that represents the ethnic identity.