“There is no doubt, that Johannes is one of world’s most prominent pipe makers of the tomorrow.”
Making pipes is part of my DNA. When other children played with Lego I made my first pipe at the age of 8. Still, it was not until 2016 I decided that I wanted to make pipes professionally.
I am the grandson of two of the world’s most famous pipe makers: Poul Rasmussen and Anne Julie. Poul is a legend and has influenced the industry and a lot of the most prominent pipe makers in it. Among those, his wife Anne Julie who still today is the closest you get to royalty in the pipe world.
There are no schools for pipe making, but my grandmother knew exactly what to do when I wanted to learn more. One of Anne Julie’s earlier students, Tom Eltang, is today one of the leading pipe makers – not only in Denmark – but in the entire world. I gave him a call and I have been working with him since 2016. He has taught me a lot about craftmanship and classic pipes but he has also taught me to find my own expression.