Why Customers Keep Coming Back to Sarkanys Rising Handmade Wood Art

There’s something that happens when someone brings home their first piece from our workshop. Maybe it’s a Designer Style Pen Set they picked up at the Tucson Celtic Festival, or perhaps a handcrafted Cherry & Walnut Yarn Bowl that caught their eye online. What starts as “just one piece” often grows into something deeper — a collection, yes, but really a connection to the stories behind each creation.

It’s not just about the wood, though we’re pretty particular about that. Rex sources materials from trusted suppliers like Cook Woods and Woodworkers Source, but some of our favorite pieces come from the most unexpected places. That gorgeous mesquite bowl on your kitchen counter? It might have started as a chunk of wood Rex rescued from a construction site or even the side of the road, seeing potential where others saw waste.

Dawn often tells customers, “Once you feel the weight of a well-balanced knife or see how a Jupiter Pen glides across paper, you realize these aren’t just things. They’re tools for living beautifully.” And she’s right. There’s something about holding a piece that was turned by hand, where every grain pattern tells a story, that changes how you think about the objects in your home.

Our repeat customers — and we’re blessed to have them — often say the same thing: “Every holiday & every special occasion, I check your shop first.” We love hearing that because it means we’ve done more than just sell them something. We’ve given them pieces that become part of their daily rituals, their family stories.

We design with that in mind — not to make people buy more, but to create pieces that inspire that feeling of “my sister would love this” or “this would be perfect for Dad’s workshop.” Every Live Edge Bocote Lamp, every Decorative Bottle Stopper, every bowl turned from Australian red gum burl is made to spark that connection.

Because when you choose handmade, you’re not just buying a product. You’re investing in craftsmanship that honors the wood’s natural beauty, supports veteran-owned small business, and brings something genuinely unique into your world. And that’s a story worth collecting.