Humidors

Description

It has probably been the culture of tobacco, the heritage of the ancient aboriginal cultures most widespread in the world and with it, a type of craftsmanship that became a sign of elegance and good taste in the most demanding fashion circles worldwide and which today has its followers in the magnificent flasks, humidors and snuff boxes, which, as in the past, combine the enjoyment of consuming the precious leaf with the pleasure provided by the beauty of the case in which it is preserved.

Although tobacco craftsmanship shows a very wide repertoire of objects made of various materials, the cases made of precious wood are its most precious exponents, combining in an exceptional way the qualities that emanate from tobacco with the aroma and beauty of woods such as cedar and mahogany. Another important group of woods provide the beauty of their colors and tones that are used in inlay and marquetry work, among which ebony, majagua, ocuje, granadillo, etc. stand out, just to name a few examples.

Within the repertoire of exquisite objects linked to tobacco culture are “humidors”, cases whose interior is covered with cedar sheets to preserve the aroma and which have a hygrometer and a humidifier to control humidity and prevent the leaf from drying out and fragmenting.

Made in various shapes and motifs, the “humidors” show the ingenuity and creativity of Cuban artisans, many of whom are preparing to participate in the competitions and exhibitions of the Habano Festival, which is held every year in Havana and where the best works are awarded. An important auction of humidors is part of this event, the proceeds of which, in an altruistic gesture, are donated by the artisans for Cuban public health.

englishTobacco cases made of precious woods.

The culture of tobacco is the heritage of the ancient aboriginal cultures most widespread throughout the world. It inspired a craftsmanship that became a sign of elegance and good taste, in the most demanding circles of fashion worldwide. Today its successors are the magnificent flasks, humidors and tobacco boxes, which as in the past, combine the enjoyment of consuming the precious leaf, with the pleasure provided by the beauty of the case in which it is preserved.

Although tobacco craftsmanship shows a very wide repertoire of objects made of various materials, it is the cases made of precious wood that are its most exponents. The qualities emanating from tobacco are combined exceptionally with the aroma and beauty of woods such as cedar and mahogany. Another important group of woods provide the beauty of their colors and tones that are used in the work of inlays and marquetry, among which ebony, majagua, ocuje and granadillo, just to name a few examples, stand out.

Within the repertoire of exquisite objects linked to the culture of tobacco are "humidors" (humid cigar boxes), cases whose interior is covered with cedar sheets to preserve the aroma and which have a hygrometer and a humidifier to control humidity and prevent the leaf from drying out and fragmenting.

Made in various shapes and motifs, they show the ingenuity and creativity of Cuban artisans, many of whom prepare to participate in the competitions and exhibitions of the Habanos Festival, which is held every year in Havana and where the best works are awarded. An important auction of humidors is part of this event, whose proceeds, in an altruistic gesture, are donated by artisans for Cuban public health.