wood work in Morocco

Our beautiful thuya wood gift items are hand crafted in the Western Atlas region of North Africa. 'Thuya' is a Berber word of the original inhabitants of the area. In Latin, the tree is known as Tetraclinis Articulata.

This rare wood is a coniferous tree indigenous to the Western foothill of the Atlas Mountains in North Africa. The thuya tree grows in the centre of the forests, and gives off an aromatic odou

r for protection from parasites. It has been recognised as beautiful wood since ancient times. The romans knew the wood well, and furniture made of Thuya wood has been found in Roman ruins.

It is an amazingly resolute tree, one of the few which can reform after being cut down to the trunk. The trunk of the tree gives a light brown wood, but unique effect of Thuya wood products is achieved by using outgrowths on the roots of Thuya trees, not part of the trunk or branches.

Its unique blend of burled grain is exclusive to this region. Due to Thuya wood's limited supply and careful policy of sustainability, products are never made in large quantities, and the variations in the wood makes an unique gift. Each piece is handcrafted and rubbed by hand for hours. Lemon juice and vegetable oil are polished into the wood revealing Thuya's natural burled grain.

The magnificent appearance the Thuya wood assumes after being polished is what really sets Thuya wood apart from other woods . With its many spectacular eyes, which genuinely shine, it's no wonder that Thuya is so unique in the world and makes for an extra special gift. Its beauty will complement.

    http://www.amoune-arganwood.blogspot.com/