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Appalachian Reclamations, LLC
Sunken Cypress Reclaimed Wood Bread Board
Sunken Cypress Reclaimed Wood Bread Board
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$60.00 USD
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These beautiful and unique boards are one-of-a-kind. The perfect accent to any gathering.
Each board is approximately 7" x 22" and vary in shape and wood grain.
READ THE HISTORY OF THIS WOOD
Beginning in the early 1700s, loggers began harvesting cypress trees along the American Southeast. These trees were cut down by axes and saws, then allowed to dry for up to two years before they were floated down rivers to be milled. Inevitably, some of them were lost in transit, sinking to the silty river bottoms where they have rested for centuries.
Now referred to as "Sunken Cypress" (or Sinker Cypress), these trees are being recovered and brought to new life! Divers locate these sunken treasures, use cables to attach them to winches, and pull them from the rivers. Because it's old-growth wood, it has a tighter grain and is much more dense. The preservation process that occurs underwater also makes this some of the most insect and rot-resistant wood in the world.
We are SO excited to have our hands on a small stock of these beautiful pieces of history! The wood grain and character are so unique.
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