noun
burnt-finish paulownia wood
Refers to paulownia (kiri) wood that has been charred or scorched to create a dark, textured surface, often used in traditional crafts and interior design.
この茶箪笥は焼き桐でできている。
This tea cabinet is made of burnt-finish paulownia wood.
焼杉 is burnt cedar, a similar technique applied to cedar wood, while 焼き桐 specifically uses paulownia.
Compound of 焼き (yaki, 'burning, grilled') and 桐 (kiri, 'paulownia'). The exact historical origin of the technique is uncertain, but it is associated with traditional Japanese woodworking.