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In the heart of Liguria, a land of breathtaking landscapes and centuries-old traditions, lies the story of a man who chose to follow his passion, transforming it into a unique and fascinating craft. Francesco Ganci, a native artisan from this region, is a master in the creation of pipes—elegant, timeless instruments crafted with techniques that blend tradition and creativity. A Journey of Discovery, Francesco’s path has not been...
Pipe: The important thing is to start Whatever you take up, whether a serious activity or just a hobby, it’s always hard to start without at least some preliminary preparation. It’s best to stop and look at the type of instructions and recommendations involved. For anyone who has never smoked a pipe before and is tempted by such a special world made up of gestures, sensations and nuances, we believe there should...
Below the headline of Le Var (political, administrative, agricultural, industrial and commercial newspaper of the Department) dated Thursday, May 7th, 1868, is a dense political bulletin. At the bottom of the page is the Feuilleton du Var: La fiancée de la mer - histoire vénitienne. On the fourth and last page, we can see a few advertisements, but it is the annonces judiciaires that are worth reading: one of them reveals that on March...
We are thrilled to share with you a special article that introduces us to a one-of-a-kind initiative: the Accademia della Pipa. This extraordinary place represents the beating heart of the art of the pipe, where expert pipemakers share their precious knowledge with other craftsmen to perfect their skill and passion. Al Pascià will select and present the best creations that will take shape from the various artisans who participate in the...
Everything was ready to smoke the pipe: a tobacco tray, charcoal fire pot, a jar for the ash and of course, the kiseru. However, the man touched nothing: he just waited. The host entered the room and smiled at his guest, settled down opposite him and greeted him. They then exchanged pleasantries. Meanwhile, the host had picked up the kiseru and carefully cleaned it with a paper towel. Then he offered the pipe, saying “Would you please...
Everything began at the ‘precise’ moment when a dry leaf of a certain plant caught fire and was inhaled by someone. A fortunate act, a chain of chance events and a series of coincidences that can only be imagined, thus no precise indication can be given. Then the pipe appeared, giving rise to a long, adventurous journey through materials, technologies and shapes. From natural materials, more or less modified natural materials, natural...
