made entirely of paulownia wood
Used for furniture, chests, or other items constructed wholly from paulownia wood, often implying quality or traditional craftsmanship.
この箪笥は総桐でできている。
This chest of drawers is made entirely of paulownia wood.
Compound of 総 (そう, 'all, whole') and 桐 (きり, 'paulownia'), literally meaning 'all paulownia'.