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.
This tea cabinet is made of burnt-finish paulownia wood.
Variant without okurigana; less common but still used.
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.