Teak wood has long been known as one class wood because its endurance, strength, and beauty. Although tough and solid, teak is not difficult to cut, is also very easy to be formed into any shape. Not surprisingly, this wood is very attractive as a material for furniture and carvings. In the past, this wood is even used to be material of railroad, merchant ships and warships as well. Once sanded, teak wood has a smooth surface such as oily, and make the year circle pattern become clearly visible, making his appearance very attractive. Teak wood is the princess of the timber.
Today, approximately 70% of the world's teak is still supplied by the Burmese. The rest of 30% is supplied by India, Sri Lanka, Java, Thailand and Vietnam. Burma is the only supplier of teak wood originating from natural teak forests, other areas get teak from the industrial plant forests that have been developed for years. Even so, the best teak carved and furniture best do not come from Burma or India, but from Jepara, a small town on the north Coast of Java Island.
Teak furniture and carvings made by teak furniture manufacturers from Jepara is known as high-quality goods since old time. Furniture from Jepara more durable and not easily eaten by termites compared with ordinary wooden furniture, can last up to 20 years, even 50 years. It also exclusive, one with another product may be the same, but no one exactly the same or identical. Buying Jepara’s furniture and carvings are similar to collecting art objects that have high artistic value. In terms of design, manufacturing process, quality products, Jepara carving yet is still the best, because such a masterpiece, no one can make or imitate the original carving.
Jepara’s carving has been present since the time of Majapahit, an ancient kingdom in Central Java who were contemporaries with Kublai Khan. It still continues to grow until now, both in function, design and aesthetics in accordance with the times. In Jepara, about 80 percent of indigenous people still pursue carving production activities. Involved in this business not only indigenous people, residents outside the city, even foreign people are also brisk this teak furniture manufacturers business. Compared with similar products from Vietnam, Burma, and China, furniture from Jepara has a major advantage in the art of carving. Jepara furniture still relies on manual skills. The touch of skilled hands to create beautifully carved has created its added value that is difficult to follow their competitors.