Camatillo

Related to Brazilian Kingwood (Dalbergia caerensis), this beautiful Rosewood is rich with vivid purple & violet colors. Though related to Kingwood, the colors in this wood are more intense and the grain more demarcated. No two boards are alike; this is a very diverse and unique wood. Camatillo comes from Central America where it is selectively logged by hand and harvested from the forest by mules in an environmentally friendly manner. The grain in this wood is rarely straight and generally is figured. There is sapwood on most boards as the tree is relatively small, producing less heartwood than many Rosewoods. This extremely rare Rosewood species holds its purple color better than any other Rosewood. Dried for 7+ years. W14889: Spalted areas along two edges.  Billing for a 1-1/2″ square.

Related to Brazilian Kingwood (Dalbergia caerensis), this beautiful Rosewood is rich with vivid purple & violet colors. Though related to Kingwood, the colors in this wood are more intense and the grain more demarcated. No two boards are alike; this is a very diverse and unique wood. Camatillo comes from Central America where it is selectively logged by hand and harvested from the forest by mules in an environmentally friendly manner. The grain in this wood is rarely straight and generally is figured. There is sapwood on most boards as the tree is relatively small, producing less heartwood than many Rosewoods. This extremely rare Rosewood species holds its purple color better than any other Rosewood.

Related to Brazilian Kingwood (Dalbergia caerensis), this beautiful Rosewood is rich with vivid purple & violet colors. Though related to Kingwood, the colors in this wood are more intense and the grain more demarcated. No two boards are alike; this is a very diverse and unique wood. Camatillo comes from Central America where it is selectively logged by hand and harvested from the forest by mules in an environmentally friendly manner. The grain in this wood is rarely straight and generally is figured. There is sapwood on most boards as the tree is relatively small, producing less heartwood than many Rosewoods. This extremely rare Rosewood species holds its purple color better than any other Rosewood. A select batch of slowly air dried boards with incredible violet purples with contrasting stripes!  Aged  for 7-1/2 years. A rare exotic! There are a few 3-5″ checks in the edges and a couple on the faces. 13″ end check on W14038 These are 85% clear and are an exceptional set. 3/16″ crown in each. SOLD AS A SET ONLY.

Related to Brazilian Kingwood (Dalbergia caerensis), this beautiful Rosewood is rich with vivid purple & violet colors. Though related to Kingwood, the colors in this wood are more intense and the grain more demarcated. No two boards are alike; this is a very diverse and unique wood. Camatillo comes from Central America where it is selectively logged by hand and harvested from the forest by mules in an environmentally friendly manner. The grain in this wood is rarely straight and generally is figured. There is sapwood on most boards as the tree is relatively small, producing less heartwood than many Rosewoods. This extremely rare Rosewood species holds its purple color better than any other Rosewood. A select batch of slowly air dried boards with incredible violet purples with contrasting stripes!  Aged  for 7-1/2 years. A rare exotic!  All are defect free except as noted. W14037 has checks in both edges – faces are clean.

Related to Brazilian Kingwood (Dalbergia caerensis), this beautiful Rosewood is rich with vivid purple & violet colors. Though related to Kingwood, the colors in this wood are more intense and the grain more demarcated. No two boards are alike; this is a very diverse and unique wood. Camatillo comes from Central America where it is selectively logged by hand and harvested from the forest by mules in an environmentally friendly manner. The grain in this wood is rarely straight and generally is figured. There is sapwood on most boards as the tree is relatively small, producing less heartwood than many Rosewoods. This extremely rare Rosewood species holds its purple color better than any other Rosewood. W14032 has 5″ hairline check near on end. W14031 has Rough end with  taper.

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Related to Brazilian Kingwood (Dalbergia caerensis), this beautiful Rosewood is rich with vivid purple & violet colors. Though related to Kingwood, the colors in this wood are more intense and the grain more demarcated. No two boards are alike; this is a very diverse and unique wood. Camatillo comes from Central America where it is selectively logged by hand and harvested from the forest by mules in an environmentally friendly manner. The grain in this wood is rarely straight and generally is figured. There is sapwood on most boards as the tree is relatively small, producing less heartwood than many Rosewoods. This extremely rare Rosewood species holds its purple color better than any other Rosewood. A very rare Rosewood that is seldom available in any quantity. These boards were cut from billets that have been drying since 2004. “A” grade with only a few defects as described. Deep violets with black variegated lines! Surfaced on two sides with planer skip in some. Wax sealed ends. W10912: 3″ hairline check that is barely visible on the face. Very shallow. Nice contrasting sapwood! 2 lbs. W10913: Slight check on the corner edge at one end that will easily turn away. Great condition! 2 lbs. W10914: There are a couple of checks on the corner edges that will easily turn away. Great condition and colors! 3 lbs.

Related to Brazilian Kingwood (Dalbergia caerensis), this beautiful Rosewood is rich with vivid purple & violet colors. Though related to Kingwood, the colors in this wood are more intense and the grain more demarcated. No two boards are alike; this is a very diverse and unique wood. Camatillo comes from Central America where it is selectively logged by hand and harvested from the forest by mules in an environmentally friendly manner. The grain in this wood is rarely straight and generally is figured. There is sapwood on most boards as the tree is relatively small, producing less heartwood than many Rosewoods. This extremely rare Rosewood species holds its purple color better than any other Rosewood. A very rare Rosewood that is seldom available in any quantity. These boards were cut from billets that have been drying since 2004. “A” grade with only a few defects as described. Deep violets with black variegated lines! Surfaced on two sides with planer skip in some. Wax sealed ends. W10910: Flatsawn, surface checks in the sapwood areas. 6″ end check. Heartwood face does not have checks. 4 lbs. W10911: There is a 10″ and a 3″ check on one face. The other face and edges are free of checks. 5 lbs.

front & back of two boards shown

Related to Brazilian Kingwood (Dalbergia caerensis), this beautiful Rosewood is rich with vivid purple & violet colors. Though related to Kingwood, the colors in this wood are more intense and the grain more demarcated. No two boards are alike; this is a very diverse and unique wood. Camatillo comes from Central America where it is selectively logged by hand and harvested from the forest by mules in an environmentally friendly manner. The grain in this wood is rarely straight and generally is figured. There is sapwood on most boards as the tree is relatively small, producing less heartwood than many Rosewoods. This extremely rare Rosewood species holds its purple color better than any other Rosewood. A very rare Rosewood that is seldom available in any quantity. These boards were cut from billets that have been drying since 2004. “A” grade with only a few defects as described. Deep violets with black variegated lines! Surfaced on two sides with planer skip in some. Wax sealed ends. W10907: Rift sawn. 2 lbs. W10908: Rift sawn. Unusually strong violet color. 3 lbs. W10909: Flatsawn. 3 lbs.