Takano Zelkova [Powerswood]
Mount Koya Zelkova
| The power of wood | Protection from evil, purification, mysticism |
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It is found throughout Japan except for Hokkaido and is a familiar tree in Japan. As its wood is hard and resistant to wear, it is used for joinery of furniture and building materials.
The wood has beautiful grain and produces a remarkable luster when polished.
This kind of beauty has been a source of comfort to people and has been revered since ancient times.
Among them, the zelkova trees of Mount Koya are precious and are said to possess spiritual powers.
Aside from Hokkaido this is a very familiar tree dispersed across the whole country of Japan.
As a material, it is hard and resistant to rubbing so it is used a lot for furniture, joinery or fixture.
The wood grain is very beautiful and when polished a remarkable luster is produced,Such beauty has bene loved and revered by people since ancient time.
Among Zelkova trees, those of Mt Koya are precious and spiritual power is said to dwell within them.
