are typically made from a solid block of paulownia wood, a lightweight hardwood native to East Asia and often cultivated there. range from  tall, and can be decorated, lacquered black or left plain; the plain varieties are not waxed.
These items are typically made from a solid block of paulownia wood, a light hardwood found in East Asia. They come in various heights and can be decorated, painted black, or left unpainted. Plain versions lack wax treatment.