TUBOS by Eltang

Inspired by the beautiful factory buildings from the beginning of the industrial revolution Tom has created a whole new shape.
The shape is very simple - "just" a bend tube - but it holds un-limited possibilities for variations in the detail and finish.

My guess is that we will se some very fun and interesting versions of this model in the future...

Check out the posters here...

Pipe Landscapes by Thomas Looker



For a long time I have wanted to open the world of the unique "Pipe Landscapes" by Thomas Looker to visitors of this site.
Thomas has been making these "Landscapes" for some years now, and what he does is quite special. These are not just pictures of great pipes in a different setting then the ones we normally see them in. Thomas has in a very poetic way captured the soul and spirit of the pipe maker and his design by putting the pipe in an environment that expresses the "fundamentals" of the pipe maker.
On top of that, he makes us smile at the same time, as humor is another important part of Tom's photography.

Click here to read this first story and enjoy the picture
- you will understand and look forward to the next landscape...

To learn about Thomas Looker please visit his website here....



Article by Jakob Groth

Pipes & Tobacco magazine #3, vol. 7, Fall 2002 published an extensive and excellent article about the history of pipes made of porcelain - one thing was missing, though:
The history of the modern porcelain pipe - read all about it here...
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