Learning the Turning # 26

Kwila Bowl

Kwila (also known as Merbau) grows in South-east Asia, the Philippines, Solomon Islands, Fiji and Papua New Guinea. I don't know where this particular piece came from, other than the woodworking show at Caulfield racecourse that happens once a year.

It's something of a coarse-grain timber, almost grass-like in its end grain.  I rather like it, and will keep my eye out for more when I see it.

This lovely piece is already spoken for by my daughter, who says it would go nicely with her new table.