Sustainable Elegance: Recycled Materials in Laguiole en Aubrac Corkscrews

Mussel Shells in Clear Resin – A Tribute to the Sea

Collected from the French Atlantic coast, broken mussel shells are meticulously cleaned and sorted before being embedded in transparent resin. The result is a handle that resembles a miniature marine mosaic — with blue, grey, and pearly tones that catch the light with every movement.

Each piece is unique, reflecting the natural randomness of the sea and the artisan’s skill in composition. These corkscrews are not only elegant but deeply symbolic: a celebration of coastal life and responsible reuse.

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Oyster Shells in Clear Resin – Textured Transparency

Oyster shells, with their complex ridges and shimmering layers, offer a distinct aesthetic when cast in crystal-clear resin. These handles are luminous and tactile, revealing the raw, fossil-like beauty of a material often discarded without thought.

The blend of mineral texture and polished finish creates a dialogue between the raw and the refined — between nature and the hand that shapes it. These corkscrews are perfect for wine lovers who appreciate the subtleties of the ocean’s palette.

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Arlequin Recycled Resin – Where Waste Becomes Wonder

The “Arlequin” material is born from a vision of renewal — a bold union of discarded yogurt containers and durable resin, transformed by the artisan’s hand into something unexpectedly vibrant. What once was waste is now a sculptural surface, full of shifting colors, playful flecks, and joyful irregularities.

Each handle is a singular piece, shaped by the randomness of recycled fragments. No pattern is ever repeated, no hue identical. This is the poetry of upcycling: where sustainability and creativity meet in form and function. Holding an Arlequin corkscrew is not just a gesture of style — it’s a statement of values.

Lightweight yet strong, whimsical yet responsible, these handles embody a new era of craftsmanship — one that embraces the circular economy without compromising elegance. They speak to those who believe beauty can be conscious, and that even the humblest materials deserve a second, brilliant life.

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Walnut Shells in Black Resin – Rustic Meets Modern

Walnut shells are crushed, filtered, and suspended in a deep black resin to create a material that is at once warm and graphic. The resulting contrast — between the matte depth of the background and the golden brown shell fragments — gives each handle a contemporary feel while preserving a rustic soul.

This material speaks to the countryside, to harvests, to hands cracking nuts by the fire. It’s also a testament to how everyday organic matter can be transformed into something timeless and elegant.

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Recycled Mammoth Ivory in Black Resin – Heritage Preserved

Off-cuts of genuine mammoth ivory — collected and reused with care — are embedded in black resin to create one of the rarest and most precious handle materials in the collection. These fragments, which would otherwise be lost or discarded, are given new life in a setting that highlights their fossilized nature and delicate coloration.

Each corkscrew is a quiet homage to deep time and natural history, making it a true collector’s item. The use of recycled ivory is both respectful and rare — ensuring that no new fossil material is mined for decoration alone.

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