The History of Pipes: The Classic Corn Cob

At the same time Europe embraced briar and clay, across the Atlantic a simpler, humbler pipe was taking root—the corn cob pipe. Born out of practicality on the American frontier,…

The History of Pipes: The Rise of Briar

The 19th century ushered in a new era of pipe smoking with the introduction of the briar pipe. Crafted from the root burl of the Erica arborea shrub, briarwood was…

The History of Pipes: The 17th Century Clay Pipe Era

By the 17th century, pipe smoking had become a cultural phenomenon across Europe—especially in England and the Netherlands. At the center of this growing trend was the clay pipe: long-stemmed,…

The History of Pipes: Columbus Discovers Tobacco in America

When Christopher Columbus arrived in the Caribbean in 1492, he expected spices, gold, and new trade routes. What he didn’t anticipate was smoke. On the islands of Cuba and Hispaniola,…

History of Pipes: The Sacred Origins of Pipe Tobacco

Long before cigars and cigarettes influenced modern smoking culture, the true origins of pipe smoking were deeply rooted in the sacred traditions of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Smoking…

Pipe Tobacco Council (PTC): Who We Are

About the Pipe Tobacco Council (PTC) For many, pipe tobacco is more than a product—it’s a lifelong passion rooted in ritual, tradition, and craftsmanship. Since its founding in 1976, the…

Scandinavian Tobacco Group Lane Limited: A Legacy of Tradition and Innovation

Originally founded in 1890 in Dresden, Germany, Lane Limited moved to the United States when Herman G. Lane, one of the founder’s grandsons, re-established the company in Manhattan, New York…

The Sutliff Tobacco Company’s Modern Approach to Tradition

A Modern Approach to Tradition Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Sutliff Tobacco Company remains deeply committed to its time-honored legacy while embracing modern approaches. As one of the major manufacturers of…

Arango Cigar Co.: An 86-Year Legacy of Premium Tobacco

When it comes to the world of premium tobacco and smoking accessories, few names carry as much weight as the Arango Cigar Company Co. Established in 1932, this family-owned company…

Laudisi Enterprises: A Journey of Passion, Innovation, and Pipe Enthusiasm

In the fall of 1999, while a student at Vanderbilt University and working part-time at a local tobacconist, Sykes Wilford discovered a profound appreciation for the pipe industry. [KK1] , With…