The Purple Rosewood was only produced in India,among all the woods,only this special wood is hardest and the texture is thickest,the line is very fine just like cattle hair.At the first time ,the color is orange ,however ,as time goes on ,the old rosewood will change into dark purple just like dark shining painting.According the famous medicine book-Pen-tsao Kan-mu,the Purple Rosewood is a very unique chinese medicine,it can not only stop blood ,prevent pain, but also regulate the circulation of all organs,even though you no need to eat ,just put inside your room ,the fragrance that it give off can make person feel cosy and comfortable .At the same time ,In chinese traditional custom ,Purple means auspice,therefore ,in ancient China ,the emperor and the vital officials all take pains to collect this special purple rosewood ,even if in front of the tomb of France Emperor -Napoleon,there is a 15centimeters Purple Rosewood Coffin still kept untill now.Nowadays people describe Purple Rosewood is :Every inch Purple Rosewood,Every tael shining gold .It has a high value in great Chinese culture history and must be worth for you to collect. It also regarded as the best choice for house decoration and Chinese culture collection. and the best choice of a blessing gift for your friends or relatives!Low price and high quality(*.*)