Briar refers to the nodules that form on the roots of white heath, a type of rhododendron that grows along the Mediterranean coast, but it seems that it is more widely known globally as a nodule on the roots of roses.
It is, of course, an extremely rare material worldwide, but above all, its greatest feature is its incredibly dense, beautiful, and lustrous burl grain.
Briar is a particularly famous wood in the world of pipes, and pipes made from this wood are considered top-of-the-line.
We use materials sourced from the same lumberyard that supplies world-renowned pipe manufacturers.
The value of briar wood is said to be determined by whether or not the radial grain, known as "grain," is beautifully displayed, and the highest quality pipes are traded for several million yen.
