There are many woods and shrubs which are used in the handicraft
works. The Most common woods used for making different wooden wares are as
follows :
Blackwood (Shisam)
It is black in color had needed by the people for its
natural glaze. This is very strong and and highly reliable wood In the
ancient days it was used for making pillars, wheels plough share and other
durable goods. Now-a-days, this is very costly and scare in
the market because the wood is hardly found. Furniture made of this wood is
very beautiful and attractive for its natural attributes. Still it is
used for home furnishing though it price has raised to the sky height.
Teakwood
This is generally used for expensive furniture for home decoration.
This is a quality wood which is necessitated by the rich people to adorn
their home and houses with precious furniture like bed, sofa set. cabinet,
tables armchair and others. In the past days it was used as ornamental timber
or pillars by the people of eminence.
Ebony
The wood is liked by people for its durability. Ebony was used in
making vessels in the past days, sailing on which people were faring to
overseas for trading with aliens. Now it is also used for making
furniture.
Cedar
This is relatively less strong and less durable if the particulars
made of this wood for daily use. Hence, it is used for making show pieces to be
stored inside. This trees are found to be grow in Ghats of high altitudes.