Archery is an indigenous sport of Meghalaya. As such, it is an inherent part of the culture of Meghalaya and the festivals of the state are incomplete without Archery. Bows used for the sport are prepared from a different type of bamboo, the dimensions of which can be variable. On the other hand, the arrows used are made up of special reeds. Eagle feathers are used for the metal cap. The feathers are interlaced near the neck on four sides. Women specialize in this task.

To prepare the target, a special grass species is required. Size of the target will be approximately 8 - 10 inches in height and 3 inches in diameter. The target is attached to a thin bamboo pole at a height of 3 1/2 ft above ground level. Next, an indentation is created at the bottom of the pole. Now, any arrow that hits the target below this mark created does not account for points for the players. While playing, the players take aim at the target from a distance of 30 meters. Archery is a versatile sport in the sense that it can be conducted as both an individual as well as team sport.