Palmyra, also known as bassina, is obtained from the stems of dry sago palms (Borassus flabelliformis), which come from India and Sri Lanka. The colour of this fiber can vary from rust to brown and it displays a variable degree of rigidity, classified by means of different commercial denominations (medium stiff, prime stiff). This fiber is normally oiled in order to make in more workable in brush- and broom-making machines and is primarily used for brooms and floor scrubbers for exterior use.