(Baonghean.vn) – Green cypress wood, often called 'may hinh' (fragrant wood) by the Thai people, is sought after by wood enthusiasts because it is believed to satisfy feng shui elements, bringing wealth and prosperity. However, owning an item made from this wood is not easy.
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| At first glance, these chopsticks look very ordinary. In fact, they are made from green cypress wood - a type of wood belonging to group IIA (a rare group that needs special protection). |
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| The toothpick holder is also made from this rare wood and is owned by a family living in Que Phong district. The special feature of green cypress is that it has a very pleasant aroma. Using items made from green cypress, the house always has a light fragrance. |
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| Green cypress wood always retains its characteristic cloud grain. |
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| The small vase is made of green cypress wood. |
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| The tea tray with carved dragon shape is also made from rare green cypress wood of a family in Que Phong district - Nghe An. |
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| In the concept of the wood "players", green cypress satisfies the requirements of feng shui, bringing luck and fortune to the owner. In the photo is a statue of Maitreya Buddha made from green cypress wood. |
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| Green cypress wood has two main colors: black and yellow. The ashtray is made from black green cypress wood. |
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| Pair of black cypress vases. |
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| Green cypress tea pot decorated by a resident of Chau Thon commune (Que Phong). |
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| Nowadays, this type of wood is very rare. The items that people see are mainly kept by homeowners from many years ago and are favored by wood enthusiasts, who pay high prices. |
Green Cypress (Coral) Calocedrus macrolepis Kurz - Cupressaceae family: This is a large evergreen tree that can be over 30m tall, over 1m in diameter, the current individuals if still in the wild are very old, over 400 years old. Green Cypress is in danger of extinction globally. Green Cypress wood is often yellow, light brown, brown or mixed with khaki. Green Cypress wood has a lot of resin, essential oil that creates a "green" color in the wood grain and is also the characteristic that creates the scent of the wood. Green Cypress trees in Vietnam are often found in Lao Cai (Sapa), Hoa Binh, Ha Tay (Ba Vi), at an altitude of 1100 - 1200m), Dak Lak, Lam Dong (Da Lat), Khanh Hoa (Nha Trang: Tou Ha mountain), Ninh Thuan and a few in the North Central region. Green Cypress wood is classified in the list of woods banned from exploitation in Vietnam (group IA). |
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