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Snake Wood  is so called for its characteristic snakeskin patterns.   It is native to the Indian subcontinent and East Asia.  Wood is typically a reddish brown, with contrasting darker brown or black.   An extremely dense hardwood, snakewood can be somewhat challenging to work with. It splits fairly easily and tends to be splintery. 

Quilted Maple grows in the Pacific Northwest.  In this region it is fairly common, but figure mutations of curl, burl and quilt are quite rare.  Only one tree out of hundreds will be figured, but the figure is often exceptional.  Figured wood refers to the unique grain pattern that grows close to the outer part of the tree.

Zebrawood is imported from central Africa. The wood is a pale golden yellow, distinct from the very pale color of the sapwood and features narrow streaks of dark brown to black. 

Lace Wood  This tree, native to northern Australia.  The wood is a pale golden yellow, distinct from the very pale color of the sapwood and features narrow streaks of dark brown to black. 

Giboon Ebony tree produces the blackest of all timber, and is the hardest.  It is hard and durable with very fine pores, and it polishes to a high luster.  On the endangered species list and almost wiped out from the manufacture of black piano keys.  Ebony can be found on Sri Lanka, India, West Africa and Indonesia. 

Brazilian Rose Wood  is native to the Atlantic coast of Brazil. It is one of the most highly valued hardwoods.  Brazilian Rosewood is the coveted hardwood by which all other tone woods in the World are judged.  The rich, even color of Brazilian Rosewood can range from dark brown, brick red, orange, and even black. 

 Padauk is an exotic wood that is a bright orange and red with yellow streaks.  You'll find padauk tree's in India, Indochina, the South Pacific.

Curley Maple,  called curly maple because the ripples in the grain pattern create a three dimensional effect that appears as if the grain has “curled” along the length of the board. It’s also referred to as fiddleback maple, in reference to its historic use for the backs and sides of violins.   Curly maple is prevalent in Pennsylvania. 

 Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood is dark reddish brown to nearly black, sometimes with a strong purple hue.  Katalox is hard and durable with very fine pores, and it polishes to a high luster. 

 Cocobolo is a tropical hardwood of Central American. Only the heartwood of cocobolo is used; it is usually orange or reddish-brown, often with darker irregular traces weaving through the wood.  Very expensive hardwood with unmatched beauty.

Marblewood derives its name from the contrasting dark streaks and light color, giving an appearance similar to that of marble, a very dense heavy wood.   The scientific name Marmaroxylon racemosum, is from Northeastern South America. 

 Purpleheart is an incredibly strong and durable type of wood, and can be found growing natively on the territory between Mexico and Brazil. It is best known for its amazing grain pattern and a unique color that can rarely be found in other wood types.