Dhawa

Description

A tree, Anogeissus latifolia, native to India. The dhawa tree produces a gummy exudation called ghatti gum that is very similar to gum arabic. The leaves of the dhawa tree yield 30-50% tannins that produce soft, light color leather with a firm texture.

Synonyms and Related Terms

country sumac; Indian sumac; ghatti gum; Anogeissus latifolia

Authority

• Matt Roberts, Don Etherington, Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books: a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1982