Most famous for its use in shipbuilding, flooring and panelling, the elegant shades and texture of this monsoon forest hardwood would go largely unnoticed by many were it not for its additional use in home furnishings and exotic ornaments.

Known in Thailand as Mai Sak, Teak (Tectona Grandis) can be found in northern and western areas of Thailand, growing up to 45 metres in height and over 2 metres in width over its 40-year period of maturation. Although over a quarter of the country