Olive Tree Wood Work
However it is excellent for indoor use and therefore it can easily be found in these kinds of objects.
Olive tree wood work. A creamy sapwood that transforms into deliciously striped sometimes marbled heartwood. Fast free shipping on many items. Kostas annikas deftereos 218 190 views 7 37. The olive trees we use come from areas of crete peloponnese and evia.
Despite its hardness the wood s tight grain and natural oil make it friendly to turn and carve and the sweet aroma from the sawdust may make you think you re working in your kitchen. Although better known for its fruit and oil the european olive tree olea europea hides a treasure under its gnarled bark. Italian olive exotic wood italian olive also known has mediterranean olive is a dense oily beautiful golden brown lumber with brown black streaks running through it. The high density of olive wood makes it compact and hard with long life and durability for everyday use.
It is a natural and healthy choice it does not scratch and does not absorb smells or substances. Indoor furniture especially high end turned objects veneer various small specialty wood items high end knife or tool handles art objects small decorative items carvings flooring and paneling.