Tamo Sen,
Harigiri (Kalopanax ricinifolium), Tamo (Fraxinus mandschurica)
Sen, Harigiri (Kalopanax ricinifolium), Tamo (Fraxinus mandschurica) This costly Japanese Ash is used for inlays, overlays, decorative interiors and furniture. Its extreme grain character can range from plain to highly varied with swirls, fiddleback mottle and a "peanut shell" figuring. It bends very easily and is very strong for its weight. Rare but available in small quantities. |