Plantain shoot and fine threads

Here in south India we normally use the plantain shoot which will be in cylindrical shape and is used to prepare curry with coconut.

When we cut these threads are to be taken and can be dried and kept and used for lighting lamp.

In tamil plantain shoot is called "Vazhai thandu:
The fine threads can be used as "Thiri"

I collect and use it for lamps ,which my Mother in law taught this:)