The traditional Karbi waist belt is called the vamkok (also spelled wangkok).

Purpose: It is a colorful, handwoven fabric belt used by Karbi women to securely tie and hold their traditional black skirt, known as the pini, tightly at the waist

Design: It features vibrant colors, geometric or nature-inspired motifs, and distinctive colorful fringes or tassels at both length ends

Varieties: Different styles and patterns exist, including variations like Abu hom sek vamkok and Nothengpi vamkok