Ipe Bowl

Ipê is found in the tropical forests of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. This type of tree is often found growing on river banks, in marshes, and atop ridges.

Ipê is a hard and resilient wood, often used in coastal environments. Its wood is also known for its resistance to attack by both fungi and insects, and holds a Class A fire rating—the same rating given to concrete and steel. It is commonly laid down for boardwalks and home decks, marina docks, benches, and railings. The hardest ipê comes from the Tabebuia serratifolia species, which is today primarily harvested and exported from Bolivia, after having been overharvested in Brazil