Zitan
This member of the rosewood family is considered to be the most distinguished cabinet wood. It has an extremely fine texture, which is especially suitable for intricate carving.

A closely grained hardwood varying in colour from reddish-brown to purple black, Zitan has a deep lustrous surface and often contains "crab claw markings".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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