Introduction to Precious Woods

Sonoran Desert Olneya Tesota

Sonoran Desert Olneya tesota, also known as Desert Rosewood, is a rare hardwood native to the Sonoran Desert region of the United States. It is highly valued for its strength, durability, and distinctive beautiful grain. The wood features deep red, purple, or dark brown hues, with rich streaks and spots. Over time, its color deepens, revealing an elegant luster.
The density and hardness of Olneya tesota make it ideal for high-quality woodworking, carvings, and premium artwork creations. Its resistance to corrosion and weathering ensures its lasting beauty and durability over time.

Indian rosewood, also known as sandalwood rosewood, is one of the most precious woods in the world, native to India and Southeast Asia. This wood is renowned for its deep red to purple hues and beautiful grain, which deepens over time, revealing a captivating luster.
Sandalwood rosewood is dense and hard, with excellent durability and resistance to corrosion, making it ideal for high-end furniture, crafts, and carvings. Its unique fragrance, emitting a gentle and lasting sandalwood scent, brings a sense of calm and serenity.

African Blackwood (scientific name: Dalbergia melanoxylon) is a rare and valuable hardwood native to East Africa, particularly Tanzania and Kenya. Known for its exceptionally high density and hardness, it typically features deep black or dark brown tones with intricate grain patterns and a fine, smooth luster.
Due to its durability and workability, African Blackwood is widely used for crafting high-end crafts, musical instruments, and fine furniture. Particularly in woodwind instrument making, such as clarinets and flutes, it is highly regarded for its superior tonal qualities and stability.

Moose (scientific name: Alces alces) is the largest member of the deer family, and the antlers unique to male moose are a natural wonder. Moose antlers are not permanent; they grow and shed naturally every year. This process is harmless to the animal and serves as a protective mechanism for its survival.
Each spring (April to May), male moose begin to grow new antlers. The antlers grow rapidly and are usually fully developed within 3 to 5 months. By late summer, the antlers harden and mature, ready for the moose to use in displays and battles for mates.
In winter (December to January), the antlers naturally shed due to hormonal changes. This shedding process is painless and helps reduce the burden on the moose's head, allowing it to move more freely during the icy winter months. In spring, a new pair of antlers grows again, completing an annual cycle.
Naturally shed moose antlers are a valuable natural resource that can be collected without harming the animal. These antlers are widely used in crafting, such as making "peace plaques" (平安无事牌). They embody the beauty of nature and convey messages of harmony and blessings.