Because you encountered it in Bali and you were told you could tie knots with it, it is probably the following:
GIGANTOCHLOA apus: 20m x 15cm, APUS
Known as “PRING TALI” in Indonesia. 'Tali' means string which can be split from the young culms and has suppleness of leather. The most important construction species in Indonesia, strong and durable.
The bamboo below is the one commonly called weaver's bamboo:
BAMBUSA textilis: 12m x 5cm, -9°C WEAVER’S BAMBOO
A beautiful plant native to southern China with long internodes and lacking branches in lower half, a preferred species split for weaving crafts and utensils. Culms can contain Tabasheer which is used in Chinese medicine for febrile diseases, delirium and infantile epilepsy. Following varieties available:
Information copied from:
EARTHCARE ENTERPRISES - NURSERY CATALOGUE – 2011