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La Biota
A sandblasted beauty: The La Biota #15 has a strong appliqué made of real horn. Handcrafted in Italy.
The La Biota #11 is a pipe made of sandblasted bog oak with horn application. Handcrafted in Italy.
The La Biota #16 is a reverse calabash with horn and bamboo application. Handcrafted in Italy.
The slim light brown La Biota #19 has a top and shank end made of rosewood. Handcrafted in Italy.
The La Biota #17 is a beatiful sandblasted pipe with harmonious lines. Handcrafted in Italy.
Thanks to a special rustication, the La Biota #7 has a special look. Stand pipe. Handcrafted in Italy.
The La Biota #13 is a high quality straight grain pipe that can be smoked with a 6mm filter. Handcrafted in Italy.
A sandblasted beauty: The La Biota #9 has a large horn appliqué. Handcrafted in Italy.
Thanks to a special rustication, the La Biota #8 has a special look. With wooden application. Handcrafted in Italy.
The La Biota #3 is a polished olive wood pipe with a paneled bowl. Completely handcrafted in Italy.
The La Biota #5 is a sandblasted hanging pipe that was designed as a standing pipe. Handmade in Italy.
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Michele Sottocasa was born in 1983 and studied graphics, photo art and then graphic design. He worked as a graphic designer and art director.
His passion for pipe making developed in the years 2010-2012. He chose the name "la Biota", which means "naked" in the Lombard dialect, because it is his attitude that the pipe cannot hide secrets but must be the absolute truth. It should be an object that speaks for itself and needs no explanation.
Two concepts are recognizable in his pipes: on the one hand, the resumption of classic references under the influence of his own interpretation and, on the other hand, the resumption of references to nature.
He only uses Italian briar to which he likes to add spectacular horn rings, deer antlers and various appliques. His technology is first class and connects nature and people in a unique way.
