Koa heart box by Honolulu Woodworking Designs 3.75″

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Koa heart box by Honolulu Woodworking Designs 3.75″

These koa heart boxes close with magnets in the lid that give a solid closure but is not difficult to open.

Please allow a lead time of approximately a month as they sell out quickly. Mahalo for your understanding.  The photo is a group from a prior delivery  each box varies with the wood currently on hand, and is unique.

Koa

“Koa is the largest endemic tree in Hawai‘i–the species exists naturally nowhere else in the world. It is the fastest growing of Hawaii’s valuable hardwoods. Koa was historically the material of choice for carved ocean-going canoes. Koa wood is the most prized cabinet and furniture wood in Hawai‘i. Colors range from light brown to deep red/brown hues. Highly figured koa is sought after for use in fine furniture, musical instruments, crafts, gunstocks, and knife handles. Koa has weight and strength properties similar to black walnut. It is a moderately heavy wood (specific gravity .55). It is stable, works well, and takes an exceptionally rich, deeply reflective glow when finished with oils and modern varnish or laquer.” 1

Reforestation efforts are ongoing on the Big Island and on Maui, to recover the species from the devastation caused by clear-cutting for ranching and more recently, invasive forest animals.

Heads up

We occasionally run low on these so please allow approximately 10-14 days following your order for them to be made and come to us.  If you would like to order multiples, please drop us an email or call and we will arrange for a better shipping rate than the online plug in yet permits.

They are approximately 2.5″ x 3 7/8″  and lined with velvet. They are handmade here on Oahu, and make terrific ring boxes or boxes for small and special gifts. Handmade on Oahu.

Koa heart box by Honolulu Woodworking Designs 3.75″