Many Uses of Papyrus

The pith of young shoots was eaten both cooked and raw.[4] Its woody root made bowls and other utensils and was burned for fuel. From the stems were made reed boats (seen in bas-reliefs of the Fourth Dynasty showing men cutting papyrus to build a boat; similar boats are still made in southern Sudan), sails, mats, cloth, cordage, and sandals.

Source: Cyperus papyrus – Wikipedia