East Indian Rosewood (Dry)

East Indian Rosewood – Premium Exotic Wood Blank
 
Our East Indian Rosewood blanks are valued for their classic appearance, durability, and proven performance. Each blank measures a minimum of 1.5" x 1.5" x 18", making it well suited for cue making, fine woodworking, turning, musical instruments, and other precision applications where consistency and long-term reliability are essential.
 
East Indian rosewood features a rich color range from medium to dark brown with purplish hues and flowing black grain lines that create strong natural contrast. The grain is typically straight to slightly interlocked, offering both visual depth and structural integrity. Naturally dense and oily, this wood machines cleanly with proper tooling, holds crisp detail, and polishes to a smooth, elegant finish that has stood the test of time.
 
History & Origin
East Indian rosewood comes from the Dalbergia latifolia tree, native to India, Sri Lanka, and surrounding regions of Southeast Asia. For centuries, it has been one of the most important and widely used rosewoods in the world, prized for its balance of beauty, strength, and availability compared to rarer Dalbergia species.
 
Historically, East Indian rosewood has been used extensively in fine furniture, cabinetry, decorative veneers, inlays, and musical instruments, particularly guitars and other stringed instruments, where its tonal stability and durability are highly respected. As supplies of other rosewoods declined, East Indian rosewood became the benchmark material for premium craftsmanship, maintaining its status as a classic exotic hardwood.
 
East Indian Rosewood offers timeless aesthetics, dependable performance, and a storied heritage—making it an excellent choice for artisans seeking a traditional, high-quality exotic wood.