Besides their starch, sago palms are
also treasured for their leaves, which make tine waterproof
thatched roofs. They are strong, and can be woven into
bags, baskets, cages of all sizes, or rope. Sago leaves are
also utilized to make spoons and to wrap food (Singapore
Zoological Gardens Docents, http://www.szgdocent.org/ff/
f-sag