Sandblasted Billiard with Jupati Tobacco Pipe

Flávia Rodrigues is a skilled Brazilian pipe maker recognized for her fresh take on classic shapes. Motivated by her need to create and a love for nature, Flávia's pipes often feature bold finishes and distinctive accent materials, reflecting a strong artistic vision. Inspired by renowned makers like Tom Eltang, Hans "Former" Nielsen, and Chris Asteriou, Rodrigues has quickly carved a distinct name in artisan pipe making.

Showcasing that style is this striking Billiard, a classic shape imbued with modern sensibilities and organic materials. Starting at the fore, the bowl features a sleek taper to the rim, which is showcased proudly by the bowl's upright stature. Soft cheeking along the transition accentuates the bowl's contours, adding a touch more depth to the bowl's plump base. From the defined transition, a round shank tapers to meet a warm accent of Jupati, which wraps around the junction to mimic the look of a military mount, while still retaining a traditional mortise-tenon arrangement. One of the most striking features of this piece is the stummel's finish: a crisp sandblast that highlights stacked growth rings along the briar's surfaces, all coated in a ruby-hued stain.