Oak (Quercus robur)

• Craft: Oak’s hard, dense, and coarse-grained, making it a bit tricky to carve for flutes. But it delivers a warm, full tone that feels alive. Its golden-brown hue and iconic grain polish up stunningly, showing off every knot and swirl.

• Spirit: Oak is all about strength and endurance—it’s the forest’s backbone. Its steady energy grounds you, each note anchoring you like roots in the earth, bringing a sense of calm and power as you play. An oak flute might feel like a timeless guardian, guiding you into a space of stability and presence.

• Lore: Oak’s steeped in myth, especially in the UK. The Celts called it the “King of the Grove”—a sacred tree tied to wisdom and the divine. Druids held rituals under oaks, believing they were doorways to the Otherworld, and its acorns were charms for fertility and luck. In folklore, it’s a protector—think “fairy oaks” warding off evil. An oak flute could carry that ancient, steady magic, like it’s been standing for centuries.