The hand-carved vegetable-tanned cowhide pipe rack is a dual incarnation of a storage utensil and an art ornament, allowing the quiet time of the pipe to be permeated with an elegant style.
Style and Pattern Narrative
Inspired by the retro gentleman culture, the carved patterns are a blend of scroll patterns, vines and geometric patterns. The lines extend naturally along the curvature of the rack, like the decorative borders in classical manuscripts, outlining a subtle and exquisite outline for the pipe rack. The patterns are densely arranged, forming a bas-relief-like texture on the cowhide surface. They do not overwhelm the main subject, but add details that can be savored to the utensil.
Collision of Materials and Crafts
1.2-millimeter-thick vegetable-tanned cowhide is selected, which presents a warm beige color after natural drying, and will gradually turn into a deep honey color over time. Craftsmen carve patterns by hand using techniques such as knife carving and stamping. Each line carries the warmth of handcraft. The edges are treated with a edge-wrapping process, forming a neat contrast with the soft lines of the carvings, making the toughness of the leather and the delicacy of the craftsmanship complement each other.
Function and Display Aesthetics
The rack is designed with grooves according to the curvature of different pipes, accurately supporting the pipe body to avoid bumps and wear. The carved parts cleverly avoid the stress points, which not only ensures the stability of storage, but also allows the pipe rack to serve as a desktop decoration when it is empty. The natural texture of the leather collides with the metal and wood of the pipe, making every time you pick up and put down the pipe a natural transition from practicality to aesthetics, and making the storage of the utensil itself a kind of life ritual.
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