TOTEM. the wood
ROBLE is in the Papilionoideae family, and grows to an average height of 30 meters.
The wood has an intense, pleasing smell.
The veining and color recall European Rovere or North American Oak.
It is a porous, richly veined wood, especially when the components are cut by slicing the trunk tangentially.
The furniture made from this wood is finished with beeswax which enhances the colorations and does not cover the veining.
Roble is a strong and stable wood, the joints are particularly sturdy and robust.
TAJIBO comes from the family of the Bignoniaceae, and grows to an average height of 25 meters.
In the forest it is easy to spot thanks to its large, purple flowers.
The wood is highly dense, thus it is very heavy. The pores are generally closed, creating a very compact appearance to the wood.
The dark brown surface is richly veined, varying from black to light brown.
Working this wood requires experience and skill, given its hardness. Certain components require the use of special tools.
The essential oils it contains make it waterproof, and thus it is particularly appropriate for use outdoors.
A piece of furniture made from Tajibo weighs double what the same piece of furniture would weigh if made from regular European wood!