Black Siris Wood
Albizia odoratissima
Understand the timber. Explore its character.
Find the right product for your project.
01 A closer look at Kari Vaga wood
Kari Vaga wood (Albizia odoratissima), also known as Black Siris or Kala Siris, is a hardwood used for furniture, cabinets, boards and panels. Locally, it is known as Kari Vaga or Kunni Vaga.
Its brown heartwood and coarse texture give it a different character from Indian rosewood. Select the timber by species, dimensions, condition and intended use.
Scientific name
Albizia odoratissima
Local names
Kari Vaga / Kunni Vaga
Family Fabaceae
Common name East Kari Vaga wood
Common names can vary.
Confirm Albizia odoratissima when ordering.
02 Read the grain. See the character.
Natural colour and figure vary from piece to piece. Inspect the actual material before ordering.
Heartwood
Brown to dark-brown heartwood may show darker streaks. Assess colour using photographs of the actual stock.
Sapwood
Sapwood is white to yellowish white. The distinction from heartwood may be weak, so do not rely on colour alone for identification.
Grain & figure
Texture is coarse, with grain reported as straight or interlocked. Check grain direction when planning machining and finishing.
Kari Vaga and Indian rosewood are different timbers. Albizia odoratissima is not Dalbergia latifolia. Confirm the botanical name when selecting stock.
03 From log to usable timber
01 Inspect
Check size, form and visible defects.
02 Saw
Plan the cut for the required format.
03 Season
Agree the moisture requirement for the end use.
04 Prepare
Confirm final sizes and machining allowances.
Recovery and drying time vary with the log, thickness, defects and intended use.
Kari Vaga timber formats
Kari Vaga logs
Full logs for buyers planning their own conversion and cutting requirements.
Sawn boards & planks
Discuss board sizes and allowances for furniture, cabinetry or panel work.
Slabs & wider sections
Enquire about wide sections for your project. Suitable dimensions depend on the logs available.
Custom-cut timber
Share your cutting list, required quantities and intended application.
What can you make with Kari Vaga wood?
Furniture & cabinetry
Use suitably prepared boards for furniture and cabinet components, with moisture conditions agreed for the project.
Boards & panels
Consider the grain, surface preparation and finishing system for panel and board applications.
Interior woodwork
Discuss the required grade and dimensions for indoor joinery or decorative work. Structural use requires appropriate grading.
What influences the price?
Dimensions & recoveryRequired sizes and the amount of usable timber.
Grain & appearanceColour, figure and matching requirements.
Grade & conditionVisible defects, sapwood and moisture condition.
Processing & deliveryPreparation, quantity and destination.
Tell us what you need
Tell us your sizes, quantity and intended use so we can discuss suitable Kari Vaga timber.