Illegal logging especially of tropical woods rightly has received negative press in recent years. However, there are examples for ecologically sustainable use of timber in home decoration.

One of these examples is the use of mango wood, especially for hand crafted gifts and collectibles from Thailand.

Historic reference to the fruits of mango trees dates back to about 4000 B.C.: In the Hindu Vedas referenced is made to mangos as the "food of the gods". Appreciation of the sweet richness of the mango fruit is plentiful the world over and reaches into colloquial use of language: in Central America for example a handsome male is referred to as a