Koa Stump

ABOUT KOA WOOD

Phone:     808-639-5009

Fax:         808-338-0419

E-mail: Tanya@Hawaiianscene.com

 

Considered the monarch of all Hawaiian indigenous wood, Acacia Koa, found naturally only in Hawaii’s mountain forests, is the most prized of all the native trees. In the ancient times a king’s power was directly related to his control over Koa forests as it was used for making fleets of canoes and great voyaging vessels.

During the Hawaiian monarchy, European furniture makers treasured the wood for its exquisite beauty in the art of fine furniture making. Koa is so treasured today by the people of the Hawaiian Islands that it is considered to be heirloom wood and is passed in the family through generations.

Many instruments today are made from koa, which is known as a tonewood with excellent resonance.

The most valuable grades of Koa have a rich, luminescent quality and often a highly figured, curly, or fiddle back grain. Curl is the wavy grain that seems to shimmer in the light. Fiddle back is extreme curl so that the piece of wood seems to have depth. With color ranging from a chocolate color, to reddish brown, to blonde, Koa is treasured worldwide for its character and resonance.

We are a koa lumber and koa wood products business based on Kauai. We strive to bring you the best quality for the best possible prices. We are a dependable and reliable source for Koa.

KOA WOOD OUTLET

Phone 808-639-5009

Box 305, Lihue, Hi. 96766