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Meet Jared Coles

From J&J pipes to learning from masters, get to know Jared Coles.

About Jared.

As many tobacco pipe enthusiasts, Jared picked up pipe smoking thanks to his late grandfather. When he was in college, he discovered the online world of pipes, including the existence of high-grade pipes – and he has not been able to put down the craft since that day (and he’s tried). In 2011, Cole opened J&J Pipes with his friend John Klose.

In 2015, J&J produced their last pipe and Jared continued his pipe making studies under the instruction of masters like Jeff Gracik and Todd Johnson.

Browse this artisan's work.

Artisan Breakdown

YEARS OF MASTERY

AVG. HOURS SPENT ON ONE PIPE

PIPES MADE

We believe artisans should be compensated fairly and properly for their outstanding work.

OUR ARTISAN AGREEMENT

Our aim is to promote artisans who have a true passion for their craft – regardless of their years of experience. In doing this, we also ensure a mutual benefit for hobbyists and artisans.

We give a portion of our profits right back to the artisans who make our business possible.

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