Hawaiian koa wood

The iridescence in this wood is particularly exceptional on the quarter sawn grain. It has open grain and works well. Artist Craig Villarrubia painstakingly transforms fallen logs into beautiful works of art. Koa may be the most spectacular hardwood in the world!

I know of no other wood possessing the chatoyancy or range of colors of Koa. The spirit of the volcano lives in this tree and radiates from the lumber. Lightweight and buoyant, Koa was the perfect wood for Kamehameha’s warriors to make canoes, as well as hand-to-hand combat weapons like the “lei-o-mano(made from a combination of Koa , shark’s teeth and marlin bills). Where does koa wood come from? Hawaiian Koa Decor and Furnishings.

Rich used koa on some of their electric guitars as well, and still uses a koa - veneered topwood on certain models. What color is koa wood? Big Island Engraving. Butterfly Inlay Repair System. We Have Almost Everything On eBay.

Examples of our most popular styles are shown here. All of our Koa boxes are made to order so just ask about any custom details you might want,in order to make your piece uniquely your own. By state law, you can not cut down live koa trees and there are just not enough of them on Oahu for harvest.

Skip to main search. Fast and Free Shipping On Many Items You Love On eBay. Visually, Koa has been compared to Mahogany, while in terms of working and mechanical properties, it has been compared to Walnut. We do not believe in taking live trees.

We offer many beautiful pieces with Koa wood inlaid in them. Koa wood embodies great significance in Island culture and was traditionally used to create gifts for royalty. Until further notice, Na Hoku is only able to accommodate orders for items and sizes in available stock. My studio is located near the town of Makawao, in the heart of Upcountry Maui, The Valley Isle. Visitors are welcome.

Contact me for an appointment. I always have finished pieces available for sale. Looking For Koa Wood s? Check Out Koa Wood s On eBay.

Slide Title Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Koa is similar to Mahogany in terms of color. Curly Koa Wood Kainalu Makau $ 185. Unique Koa Wood Gifts from a Unique Place. Most of order comes with fast free shipping.

For koa wood rings and wooden watches. Our wood watches showcase the finest curly grained Koa in a watch that is created with equally high end materials. After working with ceramics, paper arts, fresh flowers and Fimo (clay), wood became the material of choice to capture his ideas.

Pat started at craft fairs for a few months, then started selling only to local stores that feature local artist. We specialize in over species of air-dried local woods, including Ohia, Mango and Monkey pod.