In 1972 Giancarlo Guidi, after having spent some time as a hobbyist in producing pipes, decided to officially found a production workshop called "Mastro de Paja". Mastro: obviously as a master craftsman, De Paja: it derives from the name with which he was affectionately called by friends "Pajetta" because of his curly hair and translated into a dialectal expression "de Paja".
Currently the Mastro produces about 2 thousand pipes a year following a strict artisan procedure, Making each pipe not only individual but also of the highest quality. The Rigorous controls and selections give Mastro de Paja pipes,from the first smoke, that rounded taste which is then maintained intact for the whole of its long and extraordinary life.
These famous Mastro De Paja pipes are appreciated by connoisseurs throughout the world. The sensitivity of the craftsman who, using art and inspiration, models them individually.
Each pipe is completely different, it is necessary to love it, it is a style of being, a philosophy of life that can only be appreciated by a noble pipe smoking soul and not noble by title but by principle.
Mastro de Paja Masonic collection pipe with smooth finish and methacrylate mouthpiece, decorated with an elegant ring specially worked, completely handmade.
Made of selected and naturally seasoned briar root.
A classic model but made unique by a touch of personal characteristic interpretation that has always distinguished Mastro de Paja creations.
Each and every Italian Hand Made "Mastro de Paja" pipe is a one off, offering only the highest quality and only for the discerning pipe smoker, who is looking for an individual, unique pipe to add to their collection.