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Teak is a wood with a great reputation, which circulate many misunderstandings. Originally teak from Southeast Asia, but the teak tree (Tectona grandis) is now planted widely in the tropics. This means that there are large differences in color, weight, hardness, and so on. The best quality teak is old teak from East Java which was used in the old traditional houses. These homes are often bought purely for the quality of teak to produce furniture again from there. This beautiful dark golden brown flamed wood is also called Djati. Confusing is that there are many names circulating in the market that consist of "teak" with a prefix. In part, this teak species from a particular growth area, partly this fantasy names (so for other species). So (West) African teak teak but no Afrormosia, Pericopsis elata. A very rare and hard solid wood. Typical applications for teak in shipbuilding, especially yachts, and for indoor and outdoor furniture. In both applications, it is decisive that teak is quite resistant to weather and wind, even without having maintained. Also for fine joinery and it has been favored by sculptors. Plant Tubs. It is also used in laboratories as a material for countertops in that it is inert and not very porous. Also this kind of wood is used in the "Gold" carriage of the royal family, which was put into operation in February 1901.