Mastro de Paja

The company was founded in 1972 by Giancarlo Guidi in the pipe-making capital of Pesaro (see also Ser Jacopo) and has been run by Alberto and Cinzia Montini since 1995. Alberto Montini joined the label in the early 1980s and brought it more recognition and was able to significantly increase sales. He held 30% of the company shares at that time. When his business partner Terenzio mysteriously disappeared in 1994, Montini also took over the rest of the company. As a result, Mastro de Paja expanded significantly, especially in the North American region.

Mastro de Paja produces about 7,000 pipes per year with its eight employees and works almost exclusively with Corsican bruyère wood. The sun is the trademark of the manufactory. In brilliant form, it adorns both the entrance of the company and the mouthpiece of each pipe.

Mastro de Paja

The company was founded in 1972 by Giancarlo Guidi in the pipe-making capital of Pesaro (see also Ser Jacopo) and has been run by Alberto and Cinzia Montini since 1995. Alberto Montini joined the label in the early 1980s and brought it more recognition and was able to significantly increase sales. He held 30% of the company shares at that time. When his business partner Terenzio mysteriously disappeared in 1994, Montini also took over the rest of the company. As a result, Mastro de Paja expanded significantly, especially in the North American region.

Mastro de Paja produces about 7,000 pipes per year with its eight employees and works almost exclusively with Corsican bruyère wood. The sun is the trademark of the manufactory. In brilliant form, it adorns both the entrance of the company and the mouthpiece of each pipe.

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The company was founded in 1972 by Giancarlo Guidi in the pipe-making capital of Pesaro (see also Ser Jacopo) and has been run by Alberto and Cinzia Montini since 1995. Alberto Montini joined the label in the early 1980s and brought it more recognition and was able to significantly increase sales. He held 30% of the company shares at that time. When his business partner Terenzio mysteriously disappeared in 1994, Montini also took over the rest of the company. As a result, Mastro de Paja expanded significantly, especially in the North American region.

Mastro de Paja produces about 7,000 pipes per year with its eight employees and works almost exclusively with Corsican bruyère wood. The sun is the trademark of the manufactory. In brilliant form, it adorns both the entrance of the company and the mouthpiece of each pipe.