Mahogany (Indian) (428)
£2.50
Indian Mahogany heartwood colour can vary a fair amount from a pale pinkish brown to a darker reddish brown and tends to darken with age. The denser the wood the darker the colour, typically. Grain can be straight, interlocked, irregular or wavy. Texture is medium and uniform, with moderate natural lustre.
This wood species is in CITES Appendix II, and is on the IUCN Red List. It is listed as endangered due to a population reduction of over 50% in the past three generations, caused by a decline in its natural range, and exploitation.
Stock ref. (428)
