This product is hand-made to the highest quality standards by craftsmen in Indonesia. All Teak Tropical products are natural if you wish to preserve the look of your beautiful teak furniture you may want to maintain that look with the application of teak oil once or twice a year. If you prefer the classic elegance of aged wood, over time the teak will age to a soft silver color and small cracks may appear in the surface of the wood. This process is an enhancement of the natural aging process.