Indian Rosewood

Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia sissoo)

Common Names: Indian Rosewood, Sissoo, Sheesham

Distribution: India, Nepal and Pakistan, as well as Western Asia; also grown on plantations

Color/Appearance: Heartwood ranges from golden brown to a darker reddish brown. The pale, straw-colored sapwood is clearly demarcated from the heartwood

Janka Hardness: 1,660 lb_f

Density: 4.0 lb/b.f.

Shrinkage:1

Radial (thickness): 2.7%

Tangential (width): 5.9%,

Volumetric (total): 8.5%,

T/R Ratio (width to depth): 2.2

Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Reported to cause skin irritation

Controlled species: CITES: yes, IUCN: no

Common Uses: Musical instruments (percussion), furniture, flooring, boatbuilding, carving and turned objects