Morel

In 1978, Pierre Morel, an independent free-hand pipe maker, was enlisted by Chacom to create a line of completely hand made pipes, called the Chacom Grand Cru. For this line he created the free-hand shapes Naja and "Fleur de Bruyère". In 1987, Pierre Morel joined the team at Chapuis-Comoy full-time.excerpt from the Chacom website
Still employed at Chacom, Pierre Morel will be 60 in 2009 and must retire from the house that employs him.
When asked by "Pipe Gazette" in February of 2009, "If there should be a pipe of Pierre Morel, it would be what form? ", Mr. Morel responded, "Flower Morel, I've probably made hundreds."
Pierre works now in his own shop. The new line is the result of over 40 years experience in free-hand high-grade pipe carving.
His new High-grade line will be available on his new webshop.
For in-depth interviews of Pierre Morel made by Erwin Van Hove, turn to Fumeurs de Pipe.
==One of France's most talented pipe makers ==
Pierre Morel's Handmade pipes are very high-quality pieces. Pierre Morel is an extraordinarily talented pipe-maker, who chooses highly fine briar to create handmade pipes with a straight wood grain. Buying a Pierre Morel pipe is a guarantee of an exceptional smoking experience. Each of Pierre Morel's creations is unique and entirely made in Saint-Claude.
Pierre Morel is one of France's most talented pipe makers. Based in Saint-Claude, the international capital city of pipe making, he is nowadays one of the only craftsmen who can make a pipe from start to finish. Unlike large brands, Pierre Morel makes all his pipes by hand.
Nothing compares to a Pierre Morel pipe: high quality raw materials, an extremely meticulous design and unmatched finishes... As a true passionate of the art, Pierre Morel often gives advice to other "new" French pipe makers such as Bruno Nuttens or Joseph Rimbaud (Rostiak). We are very honored to propose Pierre Morel's pipes on our online store as well as in our shop "La Pipe Rit" in Saint-Claude.
==Gallery==
File:Pipe de l'artisan Pierre Morel (finition magma) © La Pipe Rit.jpg|Pipe de l'artisan Pierre Morel (finition magma) © La Pipe Rit - www.pipe.fr
File:Pipe de l'artisan Pierre Morel (forme cobra) © La Pipe Rit - www.pipe.fr.jpg|Pipe de l'artisan Pierre Morel (forme cobra) © La Pipe Rit - www.pipe.fr
File:Pipe de l'artisan Pierre Morel (high cap) devant un feu de cheminée © La Pipe Rit - www.pipe.fr.jpg|Pipe de l'artisan Pierre Morel (high cap) devant un feu de cheminée © La Pipe Rit - www.pipe.fr
File:Pipe de l'artisan Pierre Morel (finition magma et forme fleur) dans l'atelier © La Pipe Rit - www.pipe.fr.jpg|Pipe de l'artisan Pierre Morel (finition magma et forme fleur) dans l'atelier © La Pipe Rit - www.pipe.fr
File:Pipe de l'artisan Pierre Morel (forme fleur) avec bague en corne © La Pipe Rit - www.pipe.fr.jpg|Pipe de l'artisan Pierre Morel (forme fleur) avec bague en corne © La Pipe Rit - www.pipe.fr
File:Pipe de l'artisan Pierre Morel (forme fleur) avec tuyau en cumberland et bague en corne © La Pipe Rit - www.pipe.fr.jpg|Pipe de l'artisan Pierre Morel (forme fleur) avec tuyau en cumberland et bague en corne © La Pipe Rit - www.pipe.fr
File:Morel01.jpg|Example, courtesy Doug Valitchka
File:Morel07.jpg|Details, courtesy Doug Valitchka
File:Fleur.jpg|Fleur de Bruyère
File:MorelCompilation.jpg|Compilation, courtesy Doug Valitchka
==Contact Information==
 Morel's website: https://www.pierremorelpipes.fr/pipes-disponibles.htm
 Vendor: La Pipe Rit (we are very proud to have been able to present this pipe-maker's outstanding handiwork since 1999)
 Vender: Pipe du Nord
==References==
Category:Pipe makers by nationality
Category:France