Excellent Video - Pipe Making In China - You Tube

[archerdarkpint]

In the event you have not seen this video on You Tube, it's a thumbnail documentary on pipe maker, "Chen of Leizhou" in China.
Provides an overview of his story and highlights his cultural and vocational struggles to become a pipe maker and now pipe making instructor.
No affiliation mind you, and it's subtitled. You can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyAVsue7Em4

 

[papipeguy]

Neat video. It's always a joy to watch the process. Thanks for posting this.

 

[addamsruspipe]

That was a very interesting video.

 

[mso489]

Most intriguing. I knew there were artisanal pipe makers in China, but I hadn't focused in on any individual, and I didn't know how they developed their skills or clientele. This offers some clues.

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

Wonderful video! And he's teaching a whole new generation in pipe making as well. Very cool.

 

[mikethompson]

That was a very interesting watch, thanks for sharing.
I love how he wants to incorporate his culture into the shapes and designs of his pipes. Man has passion for his work for sure. When I used to hear "Chinese pipes" I think cheap low grade stuff, but maybe not so much anymore.