The cane leaves were used for various local household purposes. The cane leaves were plentiful in the tropical forest of the islands and were predominantly woven or bundled into mats, roofs, or similar functional products for household use. Other uses include brushes, sieves, and wrapping food and other materials. Nothing could beat its theoretical applications because they are so light, flexible, and durable. Examples of Andamanese tradition concerning such uses can be found in the Indian Museum, Kolkata, which narrates the second side of Andamanese culture and also shows how these tribes communicate their lifestyles in harmony with the island ecosystem.
Cane leaves testify to indigenous knowledge systems of culture in the Andaman Islands, fromwhich such practices emerged to meet daily needs while reflecting qualities of practicality, simplicity, and ecological balance.