The Curl Pipe by Debbie Carlos is a stunning aesthetically pleasing smoking pipe that doubles as a piece of sculpture. Handmade in Michigan, the architectural pipe is designed with the sophisticated recreational user in mind, given that when not in use, the piece makes an apt artistic addition to any stylized space.
The Curl Pipe by Debbie Carlos is currently retailing for $65 on design-forward cannabis website Tetra. Given the handmade process involved in the creation of each pipe, each piece can be observed as having unique divots that add even more charm and character.
Debbie Carlos is a photographer and ceramicist working in Michigan who, as a maker, "follows the Eames mantra of creating the 'best for the most for the least.'"
Elegant Ceramic Pipes
The Curl Pipe by Debbie Carlos Marries Function and Sculptural Wonder
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