What is this technique called ?
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Hi I don’t have an actual problem , I’m more asking out of curiosity because it’s never left my mind.

I found an antique 20s dresser on the side of the road and the wood had this incredible light-ray wood pattern , idk what to even call it.

Do you know what it’s called and how someone would even achieve this? Thank you !!