General Information W O O D Teak Wood The majority of our antiques were made from Teak. Teak wood (tectona grandis) is native to India and has been widely used in furniture making and ship building because of its resistance to insects and weather and for its long life reliability. Teak is fast growing and can reach up to 150 feet in height and 3 to 5 feet in diameter and is usually about 40 years old when harvested. Teak is a beautiful golden brown with lovely black streaks and a straight grain. The wood is exceptionally heavy and dense which make it great for everyday use and durability over time. We have found that occasional waxing with a quality hard wax makes all the difference in the life and beauty of teak. Indian Rosewood Indian Rosewood (dalbergia latifolia), commonly referred to as Sheesham, is a hardwood grown throughout India. Because Indian Rosewood dries nearly defect free it is ideal for fine furniture, musical instruments and specialty items. Indian Rosewood is used mainly for our new handmade furniture pieces and we work extensively to ensure that the wood is properly treated prior to construction. Unlike old teak, which has sufficiently dried over time, Indian Rosewood must be kiln dried to a moisture content of about 8% to prevent warping and cracking. When treated properly this wood holds hardware well and finishes nicely. The grain, which is dense and slightly coarse, creates a beautiful finished product that stands apart from most woods with its interesting texture and golden brown to purple hues. Acacia wood Acacia trees are an established economic staple since early times as source of tannins, gums, timber, fuel and fodder. Acacia is a hardwood that grows rapidly, and flourishes in the dry Indian Desert. Acacia has a wonderful honey color that wares beautifully over time. C A R E General For everyday cleaning of our Indian antiques as well as our handmade furniture, we use a mild solution of vinegar and water. Not only is this cleaner totally biodegradable, it also picks up dust and dirt well. For occasional waxing we like the Floor and Furniture Wax by Bioshield. S H I P P I N G Due to the extreme breadth of the size, weight, and fragility of our product we are only able to give freight quotes by request.  You can reach us at info@cgsparks.com or 1-800-735-2890 Monday-Friday 10a-6p MST. G U A R A N T E E In the event that you are not completely happy with your purchase, return it to us for a full refund of the purchase price (shipping is non-refundable). Please Note: you are responsible for all return shipping charges on non-damaged items. C U S T O M E R S E R V I C E Please contact our office with any questions, problems or requests you may have. We are more than happy to provide you with detailed photos, origin and any other information you may request about our furniture. Our office hours are Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm mountain standard time or email us anytime. We look forward to hearing from you. 1-800-735-2890 You can also email us at Info@cgsparks.com