HOW THE MONKEY IS MADE KAY BOJESEN’S MONKEY IS MADE OF UP 31 SEPARATE TEAK AND LIMBA-WOOD PIECES. Our respect for each design heritage is reflected in our insistence on the overall integrity of our products, particularly when working with beloved design classics. This translates to our focus on using sustainable wood for the production of our Monkey. Since 1992, we have used plantation teak for the Monkey as a sustainable alternative to rainforest teak and we use only responsibly-produced teak wood from FSC®-certified plantations. By using plantation teak, we contribute to responsible logging, while also helping to preserve rainforests and wildlife. By its very nature, the teak tree has an uneven, spotted appearance and it is considered a living, natural product. The colour of teak is influenced by the soil conditions where it grows, specifically mineral content that can cause the wood to vary from dark to light and from waxy yellow to gray-green when freshly cut. Colour variations in teak are a natural phenomenon, rather than a sign of poor quality. After being cut, the wood goes through a dyeing process to make it more uniform over time when it is exposed to light and air. 63
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