A special type of cane (Clinogyne dichotoma) locally known as patti bent or mutra in Bengali, patti due in Assamese and amjori in Garo, is used to create beautiful floor mats.

Generally undyed, the natural subdued tones of the dried split cane create a tonal effect on the hand woven surface of the sheetalpati, literally, “cool matting”, ideal during the sultry heat of the Indian summer.