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Clay pipes historically gained great popularity because of their accessibility and simplicity of manufacture. Clay is an easily moldable and inexpensive material, which enabled mass production of pipes with standardized shapes and sizes. Moreover, their lightness and the neutral taste of clay did not interfere with the tobacco’s aroma, offering a clean and genuine smoking experience. These characteristics made them particularly popular among smokers of all social classes, especially before the advent of more modern materials such as briar. 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