The jasper in Palisandru is striated, so many of its elongated pieces carry fine parallel lines that resemble wood grain. Rust and chestnut tones prevail, with deeper brown bands and a few charcoal-gray shards placed between them. Each piece is cut and set by hand, with the streaks turned in varied directions so the surface has movement without one dominant flow.

Being jasper, it is opaque and chosen for surface color rather than translucency. As a rule it comes 2 cm thick, though it can go as thin as 0.6 cm or as thick as 4 cm, in custom sizes up to 320 x 190 cm. It sits naturally with leather, brass and warm timber, on a study desk, a bar, a fireplace surround or a dining table top. Avoid harsh or abrasive cleaners; a neutral stone soap is enough.

Where it works

• Study desks
• Home bars
• Fireplace surrounds
• Dining table tops