★Appearance
The color of Sheesham wood varies from golden to deep reddish-brown.
It consists of natural wood markings, visible as dark streaks.
It contains interlocked grains, making it extremely tough and durable.
★Workability
Sheesham wood works well with all kinds of finishing, glues, and machinery. And hence, it is always in high demand and is much preferred for furniture-making.
Sheesham is popularly used for wood carvings as well, mainly when designing solid wood furniture.
★Durability
Sheesham wood is extremely resistant to dry-wood termites.
Sheesham does not slip or warp and is known for its toughness and hard texture, making it the perfect choice for cabinets.
Sheesham wood is highly resistant to natural decay. However, it is susceptible to wood-boring beetles, and hence, should be checked from time to time.