Purple Heart Burr
This really does have the wow factor. Found in Central and South America, this exotic wood is a worldwide favorite, used in guitars and some furniture. Not an easy wood to work with and extra care is taken in the lacquering and polishing. Lots of names have been used for this special striking purple, violet coloured wood. Purpleheart has high bending and crushing strength and stiffness with medium resistance to shock loads. It is ideal for glasses as the grain pattern and colur of the burr is stunning.