Kariveetti, Veetti, Eetti, Indian Rosewood – Plant

The Indian Rosewood tree yields hard, durable, and heavy wood, known for its resistance to rot and insects when appropriately cured. It is commonly cultivated in India and Java as a plantation wood, often in dense, single-species groves, resulting in its highly sought-after long, straight bore. The wood is highly prized in premium furniture making, cabinetry, guitar bodies and fret boards, exotic veneers, carvings, boats, skis, and for reforestation purposes. Its excellent qualities, including strength, high density, and the coveted long, straight bore, contribute to its international high demand and premium price in the market.