Rosebud Veneer supplies Curly Koa veneer to Malibu, California. Color can be highly variable, but tends to be medium golden or reddish brown, similar to Mahogany. There are usually contrasting bands of color in the growth rings, and it is not uncommon to see boards with ribbon-like streaks of color. Boards figured with wavy and/or curly grain are also not uncommon. Grain and texture: Grain is usually slightly interlocked, and sometimes wavy. Uniform medium to coarse texture.. Common uses include Veneer, furniture, cabinetry, musical instruments (especially guitars and ukuleles), canoes, gunstocks, carvings, bowls, and other turned/specialty wood objects. Contact us for pricing, samples, and availability.