Dense, durable, and rot resistant, the woods – composed of up to fifteen species – develop colorful patinas over the smooth aged surface. Ochres, browns, siennas, ebony marks and rich siennas can be discerned, mix of tropical woods retain inner qualities on the face of the narrow three inch boards.

The original boards are marked with an origin in Japan, where they are used for heavy crating on cargo ships, chosen for their hardness and insect resistance. But the original trees, as reported through scientific lab analysis, can be traced to tropical forests in Malaysia and other Southeast Asian tropical regions, where the harvesting of the wood is illegal. Like all reclamation, it points to a much broader issue.