English Walnut (Juglans regia)

• Craft: English walnut is medium-hard with a rich, lighter pale brown to a dark chocolate brown, often streaked with lighter veins that shimmer under a shellac finish. It carves smoothly, producing a warm, resonant tone—perfect for a flute that feels deep and soulful.

• Spirit: Walnut carries a grounding, introspective energy, its notes wrapping you in a quiet strength. Each sound flows with depth, inviting a space of contemplation and connection as you play.

• Lore: English walnut, brought to the UK by the Romans, has rooted deep into our history. Medieval Brits valued its wood for sacred carvings, tying it to abundance and wisdom. In folklore, walnut trees were planted near homes for prosperity, their shade a gathering place for storytelling. A walnut flute could sing with that ancient, nurturing magic.