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There is a famous saying: 'The ultimate symbol of a man's temperament, identity, dignity and self-cultivation, there should be at least three top pipes, just like a gentleman should have at least five ties'.

In addition to the watch, the pipe is also a small thing that can be played by men and has a certain practical value.

The smoking pipe represents the noble, noble, profound and elegant gentleman culture.

The origin of the pipe

Originally the ancients used stones to make pipes, or used a small cone to dig two connected holes in the ground. One hole was filled with plant leaves with aroma or anesthetic effects, and the smoker lay beside the other hole and smoked. Or simply throw the plants directly into the fire and sit on the edge to inhale the smoke.

Archaeologists have unearthed stone pipes used between 3000 BC and 2000 BC in the continental United States.

In Egypt, remnants of leaves and pipes have been found beside a 4,000-year-old mummy.

Archaeological traces of the Aztecs and Mayans indicate that pipe use was part of their culture.

In northern Chile, archaeologists have found a pipe made of stone before 600 AD in the same shape as a pipe made of ceramics from 200 AD to 400 AD, which fully shows the history of the pipe and the way people smoked it. as long as history.

History of the development of ancient Chinese pipes

Pipes were popular in Europe in the 16th century, all kinds of pipes were popular in Europe in the 17th century, enamel disc-shaped pipes were popular in England in the 18th century, and long Baroque pipes were fashionable in the 19th century.

In the Qing Dynasty, foreign embassies and businessmen introduced pipes into our country (the smoking tools used by smokers at that time were mainly dry tobacco pouches (often called long tobacco pouch pots), hookahs and snuff bottles) and evolved into today's arts and crafts with simple smoking tools.

A pipe is not the same as a cigarette

In Sartre's philosophical work "Being and Nothingness", he believes that cigarettes are a symbol of "nothingness" and an object that can easily disappear; while a pipe is a symbol of "existence"..."

Pipes and cigarettes are two different types of cigarettes. Cigarettes are used to relieve fatigue and tension, while pipes must be enjoyed in leisure time. An 8cm cigarette burns for about 8 minutes. And enjoy a pipe of tobacco, it will take 40 minutes or more.

More importantly, because the pipe is not inhaled into the lungs, the harm to human health is relatively small.

Give you a reason to love pipes

The pipe is about "slow smoking", enjoying tobacco in a peaceful rhythm. When you are free, pack a bucket, you can meditate for a moment and think about big and small problems; you can also flip up a book and read while you are smoking; of course, you can pour a glass of whisky, make a cup of tea, and seek different forms of aroma impact Surprise that arises...

Sherlock Holmes once said: "There is nothing better than a pipe to express a person's personality except a watch and shoelaces." The realm of unity.

Pipes and celebrities

For a long time, the pipe has been associated with many famous images, such as Stalin of the Soviet Union, General MacArthur of the United States, Prime Minister Churchill of the United Kingdom and so on.

According to Einstein's recollection, when he was working, he would put a row of pipes on the table and light one when he was thinking. He also said frankly: "I believe that smoking a pipe helps to judge the world calmly and objectively. things big and small.”

Mark Twain also wrote: "If heaven has no pipe to smoke, I'd rather go to hell."

Sherlock Holmes in the novel, Newton and Van Gogh in reality are also loyal supporters of pipes.

In China, there are also anecdotes about pipes. Ji Xiaolan, a well-known historical celebrity, one of his three hobbies is pipe smoking. When Emperor Qianlong knew that he was addicted to smoking, he "gives him a bucket and allows him to smoke in the museum". Ji Xiaolan himself also claimed to be "a gift to the Hanlin Academy to eat tobacco". Mr. Lu Xun, the great writer we are familiar with, is said to be one of the pipe lovers.