While pipes are made from a variety of plant materials today, including strawberry wood (arbutus), beech wood, morta, and so on, for a long time, briar was – outside of meerschaum – the absolute standard for pipe-making, even more so than it is today. But before briar became the norm, many woods were considered as…
At this year’s Chicago Pipe Show, we had the privilege of meeting Yiannos, a remarkable pipe maker from Cyprus. Instantly, his pipes captivate with their undeniable creativity. Being the sole pipe maker from his country, Yiannos Kokkinos has carved his own niche in the world of pipe craftsmanship. His background in Graphic Design from Greece…
At this year’s Chicago Pipe Show, we had the privilege of meeting Yiannos, a remarkable pipe maker from Cyprus. Instantly, his pipes captivate with their undeniable creativity. Being the sole pipe maker from his country, Yiannos Kokkinos has carved his own niche in the world of pipe craftsmanship. His background in Graphic Design from Greece…
At this year’s Chicago Pipe Show, we had the privilege of meeting Yiannos, a remarkable pipe maker from Cyprus. Instantly, his pipes captivate with their undeniable creativity. Being the sole pipe maker from his country, Yiannos Kokkinos has carved his own niche in the world of pipe craftsmanship. His background in Graphic Design from Greece…
Yiannos Kokkinos, the lone pipe maker from Cyprus, resides on the island nation. He completed his studies in Graphic Design in Greece and Fine Arts in Italy and formerly worked as a designer. Yiannos’ pipes are entirely handcrafted using Mediterranean briar and Jerusalem olive wood, and their stems are made from Italian and German ebonite…