Jindai Zelkova (Keyaki) [Powerswood]

Zelkova

The Age of the Gods (Kamiyo) refers to the period before the reign of Emperor Jimmu in Japanese mythology (before 660 BC).
It is said to be a tree that has been sleeping since ancient times, formed by chance due to natural disasters, and has been buried for over a thousand years without rotting, remaining alive.
It is accidentally unearthed due to land development etc., and is used in the decoration of high-end Japanese architecture and in the production of art and crafts.
Zelkova is a hard wood and has long been used as a building material for Japanese houses, and is also widely used in shrines and temples.
When polished it develops a remarkable luster, and this beauty has been a source of comfort to people and has been revered since ancient times.

Characterized by not having much of scent peculiar to Zelkova it`sa wood that was heavy and hard before becoming Jindai.
Jindai Zelkova becomes white when it gets wet in water, that`s why is necessary to have a lot of care.
It has been loved for a long time as a material for the construction of a Japanese house, and it was often used in shrines and temples.
When polished, it produced a remarkable luster a kind of beauty that was loved and revered since ancient times.
Today this time of wood is expensive and hard to obtain.