Nowadays, to soften the fibers and, at the same time, to eliminate certain substances from them, the fibers are cooked in large kettles to which ash and lime are added. The cooking process can last up to six hours.
इसके बाद कारीगर एक - एक रेशे को आड़ा - तिरछा करके लकड़ी के किसी तख्ते पर बिछाता है ।