KHAYA (lat. Khaya ivorensis A. Chev., Fam. Meliaceae)
| Other names: | Afric. Mahogany, Acajou, Benin Wood |
| Source: | Tropical West- and Central Africa |
| Wood Color: | Heartwood pale pink to light brown to light red, darkening under light influence without loosing its shimmer |
| Characteristics: | Can easily be worked with all tools, suitable for knife cutting and rotary cut (steamed) |
| Application: | Furniture, windows, architectural paneling, interior design, woodworks |
