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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Bois de Rose is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameDalbergia maritima, Dalbergia louvelii
Janka hardness2,600 lbf
Average dried weight58 lb/ft³
Best fitOther small specialty items
Overview
Why choose Bois de Rose?
Bois de Rose is a domestic hardwood species. Its natural range is Madagascar. Common uses include other small specialty items, turned objects, carving, fine furniture, inlay and musical instruments.
Scientific nameDalbergia maritima, Dalbergia louvelii
DistributionMadagascar
ShrinkageRadial: 4.0%, Tangential: 6.7%, Volumetric: 10.8%, T/R Ratio: 1.7
Bois de Rose colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is a vivid magenta or reddish purple with the odd darker streak of violet-black. It generally darkens over the years to a deep purple or almost black.
The texture is fine and uniform, and the natural luster is very high.
Working notes
Bois de rose turns superbly. It finishes well and polishes to a high natural shine.
Serious reactions are rare, but rosewoods in the Dalbergia genus, bois de rose included, have been reported as sensitizers.
Bois de Rose should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Bois de Rose
Best projects
Common uses include other small specialty items, turned objects, carving, fine furniture, inlay and musical instruments.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Bois de Rose from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Live edge slabs
Use when the customer cares more about slab format and visual impact than this exact species.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Bois de Rose FAQ
What is Bois de Rose best used for?
Common uses include other small specialty items, turned objects, carving, fine furniture, inlay and musical instruments. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Bois de Rose beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Bois de Rose?
The buying section on this page links to any Bois de Rose Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.