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A few days ago, we introduced Mimmo Provenzano, our latest carver from the heart of the Mediterranean — Lecce, Italy.
Carving his first pipe in 2009, Mimmo came into the craft earnestly, as both a pipe smoker and a sculptor specialising in wood as his medium. As such he takes great pride in his work and insists that every step be carried out in the traditional way — from curing to block selection, hand-turning to sanding, and using only analine stains and carnuaba wax. Considering his adherence to this tradition, it's surprising to learn that he still manages to carve around 1,000 pipes a year.
Despite the high quality of his work, his attention to detail, and adherence to tried and true techniques, Mimmo prices all of his work to scale, with ungraded pipes staring at less than $100, and tiered according to grade, ascending from A to C, with the pinnacle — his "Collection" grade — still coming in at just shy of $300.
Whether you're in the market for an entry-level pipe both exuding style and possessing of quality workmanship, or something a little fancier that won't break the bank, Mimmo has something that should be right up your alley. Check out the gallery player below or visit the Provenzano product page to see more of Mimmo's work.
Any thoughts or comments on this new carver? Feel free to share in the comments section below.
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Adam,
I see from your latest email that you are going to Chicago for a wedding. Be sure to visit Iwan Ries - the oldest tobacco shop in the U.S.!
Hey Maxwell,
It's definitely on my to-do list, though the visit may be a short one. Thanks for the tip!
Adam
I would like to buy a mimmo pipe.can u help me