# Elegant Ceramic Pipes The Curl Pipe by Debbie Carlos Marries Function and Sculptural Wonder By Rebecca Byers | Published 2019-05-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curl-pipe References: [shop-tetra](https://www.shop-tetra.com/collections/pipes/products/curl-pipe) & [shop-tetra](https://www.shop-tetra.com/collections/debbie-carlos) The Curl Pipe by Debbie Carlos is a stunning aesthetically pleasing smoking pipe that doubles as a [piece of sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devin-wilde). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetraone). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-houses) mantra of creating the 'best for the most for the least.'" ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Handmade Ceramic Pipes:** Opportunity for artisans to create unique and visually appealing smoking pipes that blend function and art. - **Functional Sculptural Objects:** Potential for artists to design objects that serve a dual purpose as both functional items and artistic pieces. - **Cannabis Lifestyle Accessories:** Growing market for stylish and design-forward accessories catering to the sophisticated recreational cannabis user. ### Who This Affects Most - **Artisanal Ceramics:** Artists and ceramicists can tap into the demand for handmade ceramic pipes and other unique smoking accessories. - **Home Decor and Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers and home decor retailers to incorporate functional sculptures like the Curl Pipe into stylish spaces. - **Cannabis Accessories and Lifestyle Brands:** Emerging industry of cannabis lifestyle brands can create and market elegant and sophisticated accessories for the recreational cannabis market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Slick Modern Pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-pipe.md) - [Candle-Shaped One-Hitter Glass Pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onehitter-glass-pipe.md) - [Smokable Art Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-by-edie-parker-1.md) - [Sculptural Bong Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bong.md) - [Patented Smoke-Cooling Pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weedgets-mazex-pipe.md) - [One-Hitter Smoking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vessel-helix.md) - [Luxury Limited-Edition Bongs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-by-edie-parker.md) - [Topographically Accented Smokeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-helix.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Cannabis Vaporizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-interesting-products-2022.md)