Black Mottled Makore presents one of the most visually compelling figure patterns available in the world of architectural veneer. The face shown here displays a warm golden-tan base tone with rich amber and honey-brown depth, crossed throughout by a dense, undulating mottled figure that creates a shimmering, almost three-dimensional optical movement across the entire surface. The figure manifests as tightly stacked, irregular horizontal ripples interlaced with vertical ribbon striping, producing
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Uses: High-end architectural paneling, boardrooms, elevator cabs, luxury retail interiors. The dramatic dark mottled figure makes it ideal for feature walls and accent panels.
Sources: West Africa, Ghana, Nigeria
Category: figured
Meta Title: Black Mottled Makore Wood Veneer | Rosebud Veneer
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Other Names: Block Mottled Makore
Workability: Generally easy to work, though interlocked grain can cause tearout during planing. Glues, stains, and finishes well. The silica content can dull cutting edges more quickly than most species.
Availability: Moderately available from West Africa (Tieghemella heckelii). Quality mottled figure logs command a premium.
Grain Texture: Interlocked grain with a fine, even texture. The mottled figure creates a block or quilted pattern that shifts and moves under changing light. Very consistent and uniform.
Characteristics: Makore with a pronounced dark mottled figure, creating a dramatic contrast of dark brown to near-black patches against a reddish-brown background. The mottled pattern is caused by interlocked grain reflecting light at different angles, producing a shimmering, three-dimensional effect.
Scientific Name: Tieghemella heckelii
Meta Description: Premium Black Mottled Makore wood veneer sheets and panels. Makore with a pronounced dark mottled figure. Available from Rosebud Veneer.
Price Description: Mid-to-premium pricing. Heavily figured mottled logs are priced above plain Makore.