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Rosewoods (Dalbergia)

A list and description of the different varieties of Dalbergia that I use in the shop. All the Traditional Rosewoods are of the Dalbergia family. I use the word "Traditional" Rosewood instead of the generally used "True" Rosewood because the only disqualifier from being a "True" Rosewood that I've been able to corner is that "Traditionally" some woods were not referred to as "True" Rosewoods such as African Blackwood. As far as I can tell is has all the characteristics of the "True" Rosewoods except that it was never called a "True" Rosewood by the "Powers that Be", whomever they are or were. I'm not sure how a new variety of Dalbergia could become a "True" Rosewood given that it would not have the "Tradition" behind it. So, I will refrain from using the "Traditional" term of "True" Rosewood, opting to call them "Traditional" Rosewoods.


Dalbergia Melanoxylon	Dalbergia Melanoxylon
African Blackwood	African Blackwood Burl
African Blackwood is likely the darkest of all the Dalbergias. While not truly black it is such a dark brown as to almost be indistinguishable from black at times. It has a very tight grain and is very dense, taking a wonderful polish even with no finish applied.	African Blackwood Burl is one of the rarer burls. I was lucky enough to find a small supply.


Dalbergia Maritima	Dalbegia Cultrate
Bois De Rose	Burmese Blackwood
A Dalbergia from Madagascar. Boi De Rose has a very vibrant Rose Red color when first cut, but this fades to a dark Purple over time if not finished properly. I've never heard of Burling in this species.	Native to SE Asia


Dalbergia Olivera	Dalbergia Cochinchinensis
Burmese Rosewood	Cochinchin Rosewood
Native to SE Asia	Native to SE Asia


Dalbergia Retusa	Dalbergia Retusa
Mexican Cocobolo	Honduras Cocobolo
One of the most common types of Dalbergia, Cocobolo ranges in colors from dark brown, purplish brown, to lighter browns and oranges. The color variation can sometime be attributed to the region in which they grow, but this is not a firm rule as the color can vary greatly from one log to the next from the same local. Burling on Cocobolo is exceptionally rare.	One of the most common types of Dalbergia, Cocobolo ranges in colors from dark brown, purplish brown, to lighter browns and oranges. The color variation can sometime be attributed to the region in which they grow, but this is not a firm rule as the color can vary greatly from one log to the next from the same local. Burling on Cocobolo is exceptionally rare.


Dalbergia Retusa	Dalbergia Latifolia
Cocobolo Burl	East Indian Rosewood
Burling on Cocobolo is exceptionally rare. I have only been able to obtain a single sample that I have yet to turn. Of all the burl suppliers that I have spoken with, this is the first Cocobolo burl that has been available in the 30+ years that they have been importing woods	Native to India


Dalbergia Stevensonii	Dalbergia Cearensis
Honduras Rosewood Burl	Kingwood
One of the more classic Rosewoods, Honduras Rosewood is typically rich browns in color with a depth that can be absolutely gorgeous. Burls in this wood are more common and readily available as shown here.	Native to Brazil


Dalbergia Madagascarensis	Dalbergia Frutescans
Madagascar Rosewood	Tulipwood
Native to Madagascar	Native to Brazil


Dalbergia Odorifera	Dalbergia Retusa
Huali	Mexican Cocobolo Burl
Highly sought after in Classical Chinese Furniture, Huali (sometimes called Yellow Rosewood) in one of the rarer varieties and used in much the same sense as Tzi-T'an from the Pterocarpus family. Today, the main source of wood is from furniture too damaged to be repaired. Huang was added to the name (HuangHuali) in premodern times to identify old Huali that has attained a patina of yellow.	An example of Mexican Cocobolo Burl. Exceptionally rare.

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