World's First Chinese Rosewood Cello Debuts at Hong Kong Exhibition

Huanghuali, or Chinese rosewood, is one of the most valuable natural materials. Literally meaning “yellow flowering pear”, huanghuali has been prized since the Ming and Qing dynasties for its beautiful honey-gold and reddish-brown colour, distinctive grain patterns and gentle sweet fragrance. The wood, which is used in high-end furniture and traditional Chinese medicine, has long been the gold standard for luxury in East Asia, historically featuring in the homes of emperors, scholars and wealthy merchants. Now, for the first time, the material will find a new voice on the global stage in a project that fuses Eastern heritage and Western artistry.