Weaver’s Bamboo

Weaver’s Stalk Bamboo
Weaver’s bamboo, also known as weaver’s stalk, is a special species of bamboo native to the Rathnir subcontinent of Nieden. It is known for its abnormally thin crust, only being 0.5cm on average. The diameter of the stalks are about 5cm, so about 4 out of the 5 centimeters of the diameter are hollow. This hollow area is normally filled with water. Over the course of the several year that the bamboo is alive, the water becomes sugary and sweet. The actual bamboo material is sliced into strips and flattened after harvesting. Each strip is then peeled into about 3 thinner strips, which are then used to weave baskets, hence the name weaver’s stalk. The sugary water is also used, being bottled and is used as a sweet drink. The water is generally consumed straight from the bamboo, but can also be fermented into an alcoholic beverage