The riser has an East
Indian Rosewood and Maple checked strip fitted between a Macassar Ebony grip and African Shedua ends.
The Sheesham (
Indian rosewood) timber has a lovely warm tone and is imported from northern India.
This set of three tables is made from Sheesham wood (also known as
Indian Rosewood), a fast-growing hard wood from sustainable, government-managed plantations.
Teak is predominant, but there are also three mahoganies, zebra wood,
Indian rosewood, and 20 other species including several prized for crafting fine musical instruments.
Along one side of the pool, fast-growing
Indian rosewood trees (Dalbergia sissoo) screen the garage.
As a side note, Mathews offers nine different woods, Jaotba, Zebra Koa, Fishtail Oak, Paduk, Bubinga, Purple Heart, Boisderose, East
Indian Rosewood, and Cocobolo to customize the look of your grip.
The focus for this month's column is the fine furniture wood--East
Indian rosewood, Dalbergia latifolia.