Wood library / Exotic hardwoods

Kauri

Kauri

Woodway has offered kauri as root wood and log-section objects. It suits work that preserves the material's natural form.

WOODWAY MAGAZINEAncient kauri buried underground for tens of thousands of years is sometimes recovered and used.

Brown root sections and objects incorporating branches.

Scientific name

Agathis australis

Origin

New Zealand

Colour

Light golden-brown

Characteristics

Natural root forms · Light colour · Scarce material

Suggested uses

Sculptural objects · Carving · Display pieces · Artwork

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