| Title | बर्मी सागौन लकड़ी (Burmese Teakwood)Rare Barmī Sāgaun Lakḍ়ī Burmese Teakwood |
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| Description | Barmī Sāgaun (Burmese Teakwood), *Tectona grandis*, is a durable hardwood prized in Indic heritage architecture. Its geological origin lies in the forests of Myanmar and Southeast Asia. Possessing a density of 0.6-0.7 g/cm³ and a Janka hardness of 5100 N, it exhibits excellent dimensional stability. The high natural oil content confers resistance to decay and insects. Historically, *sāgaun lakḍī* (सागौन लकड़ी), or teak wood, was extensively used in door frames, window frames, and roofing elements. Traditional *sthapatis* (architects) favored it for its workability and longevity. The *shilpa shastras* (treatises on art and architecture) often mention teak's suitability for *dvāra* (doors) and *stambha* (pillars). Conservation efforts at heritage sites like Khajuraho and Konark involve careful restoration using sustainably sourced teak, matching the original *brahmadeśīya sāka* (ब्रह्मदेशीय साक) – Burmese teak. Traditional processing involved seasoning techniques to minimize warping. Modern conservation considers the impact of chemical treatments on this *sāka* (साक) [1]. |
| Also Known As | Burmese Teakwood Barmī Sāgaun Lakḍ়ī Burmese Teakwood Teakwood Teak Burma Teak Tectona grandis (Burmese variety) बर्मी सागौन सागौन लकड़ी ब्रह्मदेशीय साक साक टीक बर्मा टीक |
| Tags | Burmese Teakwood Teakwood Myanmar Timber Woodworking बर्मी सागौन Barmī Sāgaun Burma Hardwood Tectona grandis |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-285464218-20-11-25-BB |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/burmese-teakwood |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/burmese-teakwood |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 28, 2025 |
| Types | Hardwood Timber Wood |
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| Regions | Myanmar Southeast Asia |
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| Time Periods | Colonial Period Post-Colonial Period Modern Period |
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| Sources | Forests of Myanmar Imported timber markets |
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| Properties | Density: 0.6-0.7 g/cm³ Janka hardness: 5100 N Moisture content: 12-15% Natural oil content: High Modulus of rupture: 90-120 MPa Modulus of elasticity: 10-12 GPa Dimensional stability: Excellent Durability: Very High Resistance to decay: High Resistance to insects: Moderate |
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| Uses | Doors Windows Furniture Decorative panels Roof structures Door frames Window frames Roofing elements Flooring |
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| Materials | Iron Fasteners Lime Plaster Natural Dyes Lac Oil |
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| Styles | Colonial architecture Indo-Saracenic architecture Vernacular architecture |
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| Categories | Palace Residential Buildings Public Buildings House Temple |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Teakwood Properties and Uses | Forestry Report | Technical specifications |
| Forest Research Institute Reports | Forestry Report | Teakwood properties |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Swaminarayan Akshardham Gandhinagar | Primary | 100% |