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Hand-turned bumpy lines bottle stoppers crafted from mixed hardwood scrap in our Tucson workshop. Each handle features raised ring and ridge profiles turned by Sar on the lathe — tactile, bold, and completely one of a kind. Styles range from stacked bumpy cylinders and ridged cones to smooth hourglass and chess piece forms with subtle rings. Single-wood and two-tone glue-up blanks. Food-safe finish. Fits most standard wine bottles. A gift wine lovers can feel as well as admire. $60 each.