Kamagong

There are many types of wood in the Philippines, the most expensive and hardest to find and produce is Kamagong, or “Iron Wood”. Wood cutters often shy away from a fully matured Kamagong tree because they say that with a brand new chainsaw, you can only cut two fully grown trees at most before the tree ruins your chainsaw.

The Kamagong or Mabolo (Diospyros Philippinensis) is prized for its excellent dark wood. It is also known as Philippine Ebony or Black Ivory.

Considered as one of the top five prized timber in the world, Kamagong is an exotic wood known for its beauty and durability. Nearly indestructible, this wood was used in ancient times to make weapons such as knives and swords. It is said that somewhere 100 years, the wood becomes totally black.

KAMAGONG. Increasingly difficult to find, Kamagong is a real treasure to own, an excellent addition to any fine home. Each piece an heirloom worthy to pass on to the next generations!