La Biota

La Biota pipemaker, Michele Sottocasa began making pipes in Torino, Italy in 2013.

Michele Sottocasa

"Biota: the complex of plant organisms, animals, etc. that occupy a certain space in an ecosystem."

From Michele:

The passion for the pipe was born as a child when I admired his grandfather's pipe. I started building them for myself until I reached artistic maturity. Today I produce artisan pipes inspired by classic shapes but reinterpreting them and trying to find new shapes by looking at the Danish style. I also draw a lot of inspiration from nature during my mountain walks.

I use only Italian briar and various essences to embellish my creations with inserts. I especially like using roe deer horns to make some particular models, as I am very attached to the mountain for my origins.

Each pipe is entirely made by hand and as such is to be considered a unique piece.

"Each pipe is a small world"
"In line with the thought that "nature is the true artist and man can only interpret it" stands the concept with which Michele demonstrates all his excellent skill, which distinguishes him from other pipe manufacturers. Michele is a master, he plays with nature and like a child he manipulates different objects composing them in a harmony that only he is able to find. This type of pipe is his signature." Diego Morlin

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An excellent selection of La Biota pipes is available at Pipedia Underwriter, lepipe.it

Contact Information:

Website: www.la-biota.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/la.biota.pipe.artigianali
Instagram: la_biota_pipe