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Originally Posted by KuKulzA28

Thanks man, I will check that out. Was bunti wood common for all barongs or only more expensive types? Regardless it is beautiful!

Here some info on Bunti wood.

http://www.bpi.da.gov.ph/Publication...k/kamuning.pdf

It is interesting that these types of wood with nice figured grains were popular way back in that era in remote areas of the world. And even now in todays wood making world, figurative wood like burl and curly maple are expensive and highly sought after. The Moros had good taste and were trendy.