A related wood Sappanwood coming from Asia was traded in powder form .
A related wood Sappanwood coming from Asia was used as a red dye in the manufacture of luxury textiles , such as velvet , in high demand during the Renaissance .
A related wood Sappanwood coming from Asia was traded in powder form and used as a red dye in the manufacture of luxury textiles , such as velvet , in high demand during the Renaissance .