Cedar (Thuja plicata)

• Craft: Cedar, often Western Red Cedar from North America, is soft and lightweight with a straight, even grain, glowing a warm reddish-brown. It carves easily, delivering a rich, mellow tone—perfect for a flute that feels deep and earthy.

• Spirit: Cedar radiates warmth and protection, its notes carrying a grounding energy that soothes the soul. Each sound flows with a quiet strength, inviting a space of peace and connection as you play.

• Lore: Cedar holds sacred meaning in North American traditions, often used in ceremonies for cleansing and protection. Tribes like the Coast Salish saw it as a “tree of life,” its wood central to their culture. For me, it’s a bridge to those ancient practices, its song a whisper of Pacific forests. A cedar flute could hum with that warm, protective magic.