Yew (Taxus baccata)

• Craft: Yew’s dense and tough, with a rich, warm tone that carries depth. Its grain swirls with wild patterns—reds, oranges, and deep browns—making each piece a one-of-a-kind beauty. It delivers a haunting, resonant sound.

• Spirit: Yew is the wood of eternity—think death and rebirth, a bridge between worlds. It’s got a heavy, ancient energy, perfect for grounding rituals or deep meditation. Some say it holds protective magic, warding off negativity while opening doors to inner wisdom. A yew flute might feel like it’s channeling centuries of quiet power.

• Lore: Yew’s a sacred giant in UK myth. It’s the graveyard tree—often planted in churchyards, tied to the afterlife in Celtic lore. Druids saw it as a gateway to the Otherworld, and its branches were used in rites for transformation. In folklore, it’s a guardian; some say yew trees whisper to the dead. A yew flute could hum with that eerie, timeless magic.