This is what we call the fossilized remains of terrestrial vegetation.
EXPLANATIONS: Petrification is the result of replacing a tree with stone through a process of mineralization. The organic materials constituting the cell walls have been replaced by minerals (mainly silica in the form of opal, chalcedony or quartz). Petrified wood becomes a three-dimensional representation of the original organic matter. The process of petrification occurs underground, when wood is buried in water-saturated sediment or volcanic ash. Mineral-laden water circulating through sediments can cause remineralization (when minerals precipitate out of solution and fill the interior of cells and other empty spaces). The cell walls of the plant act as a template for mineralization.
Here are some elements that make petrified wood furniture unique in the world:
THE STYLE There are several types of colors for petrified wood furniture, all influenced by the sediments in which they were fossilized. The most common colors are chocolate black, pearl gray or beige, but we also find them in red and orange.
ARTISANAL MAKING Like every piece of furniture on sale on the market, hand-made products are always of better quality than those made with machines. The craftsmen pay attention to the smallest detail which adds more aesthetic value to the furniture.
THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THESE SOURCES It is always better to look for craftsmen who respect environmental and ecological standards. Kif-Kif Import, as a direct importer specializing in international purchasing (sourcing to the global market), supports local manufacturers, especially in Jodhpur, Bali and Chiang Mai, by purchasing products only from artisans and qualified, green businesses. What is magical about petrified wood furniture is knowing that you have a unique piece that bears witness to the evolution of our Earth.
