Italian Wood DetailsRomeSo much of a country is reflected in their religious architecture and the small details.Italy, while swimming in marble and other fancy stones, still places high value on the beauty of wood.The intricate burling and swirling of grain is often highlighted and displayed even though it truly is defective spots where the tree can't make up it's mind which way to grow.It's rewarding to see wood holding it's own up against the other materials available, even though the budgets for these impressive structures is obviously quite substantial.Hopefully the country will retain it's long history of handcrafting and attention to detail as the centuries progress.You can tell it's a little chilly in here...Over here this is caused by the "powder-post" beetleChoice of language, snazzy! When the light comes on, your forgiveness is ready! Anybody seen "Roman Holiday"?Posted by JR Huebinger on 19th October, 2016 | Comments | Trackbacks | PermalinkCategories: travel, wood, Italy, church, detailsTags: italy, inlaid veneer, travel, wood
