Tommaso Spanu Zebrano Zebrano is a heavy, hard wood with a somewhat coarse texture, often with an interlocked or wavy grain. A decorative wood, it is also used in a limited way for veneer, furniture trim, marquetry and turnery. It is also sometimes seen as stocks of shotguns and rifles or in exotic guitars. In the past it was used in Cadillac and Mercedes Benz cars. It also lends itself extremely well to smoking pipes, and is just as durable as the more traditional Briar, but with added flair and individuality.