A Brief History of Teak

An Excellent Timber For Its Visual Appealing And Durability

origin of teak wood, — Teak is origined from Burma, Laos, Thailand and India. Due to excessive, and unsustainable logging in centuries, they all are disappeared except Burma. Fortunately, Teak continues Asia. It is Indonesian State Owned Plantation, Perum Perhutani that have vastest teak plantation in the world.

Teak is origined from Burma, Laos, Thailand and India. Due to excessive, and unsustainable logging in centuries, they all are disappeared except Burma. Fortunately, Teak continues to flourish in plantation in Asia, Africa and Latin America. It is Indonesian State Owned Plantation, Perum Perhutani that have vastest teak plantation in the world.

Teak is the one of the finest timber for luxury furniture production. Teak is not native to Indonesia, it was brought to Indonesia by the Buddhist monk in the 16^th Century from Burma and it was then expanded into larger plantation by the Dutch Colonials era to supply their ship spiece route.

tectona grandis — Teak is the one of the finest timber for luxury furniture production. Choosing the best Teak is essential for furniture producing. Symetrical in shape, with limited surface drawbakcs such as knots and scaring, also thin sapwood layer. Age of teak wood also plays main role, when to choose approximately 35 years.

Java soil are ideal for teak plantation. Teak would grow best in sub-tropical condition 17-43 Celcius, with annual rain fall of 1250-3750mm. Teak would best in moderately fertile soil with humush rish top soil.

Choosing the best Teak is essential for furniture producing. Symetrical in shape, with limited surface drawbakcs such as knots and scaring, also thin sapwood layer. Age of teak wood also plays main role, when to choose approximately 35 years and upwards to ensure minimum quality. 10s years teak wood would has little density and oil content.[]