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Camphor Wood

Camphor Wood

Woodway stocks camphor in a variety of boards and round slices. Colour, grain and shape vary from piece to piece.

WOODWAY MAGAZINECamphor's strong scent made it a source of insect-repellent material. After introduction to Australia it spread widely, and Australian camphor is now imported for cutting boards. A natural camphor stand in Dosun-dong, Jeju, is a designated natural monument.

Swirling grain in pale beige, with hints of pink and green. Round slices show clear concentric growth rings.

Scientific name

Cinnamomum camphora

Origin

Australia and elsewhere

Colour

Light golden-brown

Characteristics

Gentle fragrance · Natural grain · Varied board shapes

Suggested uses

Cutting boards · Plates · Tea boards · Sculptural objects

Colour, figure, knots and cracks vary even within the same species. Check photographs, condition and usable dimensions of the actual piece before ordering.