Around The Burl: Tokutomi Pipes

December 13, 2018 by Andrew Wike in Makers and Artists

In this episode of Around The Burl, Shane recounts his first visit to Japan and the workshop of pipemaking legend Hiroyuki Tokutomi. Tune in to learn more about Toku's unique aesthetic and process, including an insider's look into his creative, deliberate shaping and use of alternative materials like Japanese boxwood and dyed birch.

Any fans of Tokutomi's work out there? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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