| Title | सागौन काष्ठ - Sāgaun Kāṣṭha (Teak Wood)सागौन काष्ठ Sāgaun Kāṣṭha |
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| Description | A durable and water-resistant hardwood, prized for its natural oils and resistance to decay. Used for doors, windows, and carvings. Sourced from forests in Maharashtra and Kerala. |
| Tags | सागौन Sāgaun Teak Wood Timber Forest Hardwood Durability Sagaun सागौन काष्ठ Sāgaun Kāshtha Kāshtha |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-053597804-20-11-25-SA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/teak-wood |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/teak-wood |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Hardwood Timber Wood |
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| Regions | Maharashtra Madhya Pradesh Karnataka Kerala |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period CE Colonial Period Ancient times 16th century CE Ancient Medieval Modern |
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| Dynasties | Maratha Rajput Vijayanagara Travancore Chera |
| Sources | Western Ghats forests Central Indian forests Forests in Maharashtra (e.g., Chandrapur) Forests in Madhya Pradesh (e.g., Bori Valley) Forests Forests of Madhya Pradesh Forests of Maharashtra Forests of Kerala Forests in Western Ghats specific geographic sources |
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| Properties | Density: 650-750 kg/m³ Modulus of elasticity: 10-12 GPa Moisture content: 12-15% Natural oil content for water resistance Density: 650-700 kg/m³ Bending strength: 80-100 MPa Natural oil content: High Density: 0.6-0.7 g/cm³ Durability: High Resistance to decay: High Tensile strength: 70-100 MPa Bending strength: 90-120 MPa Tensile strength: 80-100 MPa |
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| Uses | Door frames Window frames Ceiling beams Decorative panels Carved elements Doors Windows Structural beams Carvings Shipbuilding Furniture Roof rafters Carved panels |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) लोहा - Lohā (Iron) लकड़ी का तेल - Lakdi Kā Tel (Wood Oil) Wood preservatives Varnish Nails Screws तेल - Tel (Oil) लाख - Lākh (Lac) |
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| Styles | Rajput architecture style Colonial architecture style Traditional Indian architecture Colonial architecture Various Kerala architecture style Vernacular architecture Maratha architecture style |
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| Categories | Havelis Palaces Temples Temple Palace Residential buildings Residential House Haveli Residential Buildings |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Indian Forest Records | Forestry Report | Teak wood properties |
| Forest Research Institute reports | Technical Report | Teak wood properties and preservation |
| Indian Woods: Their Identification, Properties and Uses | Book | Technical data on teak wood |
| Forest Research Institute Reports | Technical Report | Teak wood properties and preservation |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Hindu Temple Greater Chicago Lemont | Secondary | 100% |