Tail Tamers Great Grooves Wood Series brushes feature beautiful chocolate brown handles made from Paulownia trees. The "Great Grooves" design fits hands better, featuring grooved finger tips for added comfort. Not only are these brushes beautiful and comfortable, but they are also durable! The Paulownia trees are known as the "Princess Tree" and used all over the world for reforestation and to help stop erosion. The wood from these trees are very light weight and resistant to warp and rot. This brush is sure to be a tack room favorite!.