Wood library / Korean woods

Black Persimmon

Black Persimmon

Persimmon with irregular ink-black markings on a light ground. Figure varies greatly even within the same species.

WOODWAY MAGAZINEOnly some persimmon develops the prized black ink-like markings. It was used sparingly for door panels in traditional Korean furniture.

Black markings spread across a pale ground like an ink landscape painting.

Scientific name

Diospyros kaki

Origin

Korea

Colour

Light ground with ink-black markings

Characteristics

Ink-black markings · Strong variation between pieces · Korean-grown wood

Suggested uses

Sculptural objects · Carving · Small objects · Boards

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