Quilted Makore from Rosebud Veneer and Plywood presents one of nature's most hypnotic wood figures — a rich, undulating surface of deep reddish-brown tones that ripple horizontally across the face of the veneer like silk caught in a gentle wind. The quilted figure emerges from an irregular, three-dimensional puckering within the grain, creating alternating zones of light and shadow that shift dramatically depending on viewing angle and lighting conditions. The color palette ranges from warm ambe
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Uses: Premium architectural paneling, feature walls, luxury furniture, musical instruments, high-end cabinetry. The quilted figure makes it a statement species for focal installations.
Sources: West Africa, Ghana, Nigeria
Category: quilted
Meta Title: Quilted Makore Wood Veneer | Rosebud Veneer
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Other Names: Quilted Makore
Workability: Similar to standard Makore — generally good workability. Interlocked grain requires care during planing. The silica content dulls blades. Takes stain and finish beautifully, which deepens the quilted figure.
Availability: Rare. Quilted figure in Makore is uncommon and highly prized. West African source (Tieghemella heckelii). Availability is inconsistent.
Grain Texture: Interlocked grain with a pronounced quilted or blistered figure. Fine, even texture. The quilted pattern creates soft, rounded bumps of light and shadow that shift dramatically with viewing angle.
Characteristics: Makore with a quilted or blistered figure that creates a soft, pillow-like three-dimensional effect across the veneer surface. Color is a rich pinkish-brown to reddish-brown. The quilted pattern is rarer and more dramatic than the standard mottled figure, with larger, rounder figure elements.
Scientific Name: Tieghemella heckelii
Price Description: Premium pricing — significantly above plain or mottled Makore due to rarity of quilted figure.