Chukrasia (4)
£6.50

457 x 152mm/18" x 6" 0.6mm thick veneer.
Chukrasia is also known as Indian Redwood, Burma Almondwood or Chittagong Wood. Its heartwood is variable in colour: yellowish-brown, reddish-brown to medium dark brown on exposure; dark streaks may be rather prominent. The grain is interlocked and sometimes wavy; texture moderately fine but uneven.
This timber's status is lower risk/least concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants, making it a good ethical choice of decorative veneer.
Stock ref. (4)