About Sonoran Woodcrafts

From The Ranchers Nightmare to a Thing Of Beauty: The Mesquite Box In the heart of Texas, where mesquite trees sprawl prolific across the rugged landscape, farmers and ranchers battle against these tenacious shrubs. Mesquite trees render the land they occupy practically useless, and require great effort to eradicate. But amidst the struggle, a glimmer of creativity and ingenuity emerges, the Mesquite Bandsaw Box! Mesquite is one of the more stable wood varieties and can be quickly recognized by its rich red color. As enterprising artisans, we have recognized hidden potential within these desert like trees. From gnarled and outwardly unattractive lengths of wood, whose future may have been none brighter than the burn pile, comes the creation of these rustic, yet elegant boxes. Every box is unique, no two being exactly the same. Each one tells a story – a tale of transformation and redemption. From its humble origins as an unbecoming shrub, to its reincarnation as a work of art, each piece carries with it the spirit of the Texas landscape. And with it, the perseverance of those who refuse to be defeated by adversity.Read their story