Amboyna burl
Wood species / Trade name:
Amboyna burl
Names:
- German: Amboina Maser
- French: Loupe d’Amboine
- Chinese: 黄柏木树榴
Botanical name:
Pterocarpus indicus
Character / Color:
With its golden to chocolate brown tones, the amboyna burl looks elegant and exclusive. The closely spaced burl cores have the same shade as the surrounding fine lines. This combination of subtly colored areas and bordering lines gives the veneer a mysterious appearance. The exclusive burl of the amboyna wood had the honor of being the first figured veneer to grace the dashboard of Rolls Royce.
Main occurence:
Asia
Usage:
Interior woodwork, Car interiors, Airplane interiors, Shipbuilding