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