New Orleans, The Big Easy.... The citys official name comes from the city of Orleans, in France, itself named after Phillippe Duc DOrleans. But as for the nicknamewell, its not an easy? question to answer. The most common notion is that it refers to the easy-going, laid back attitude to life that jazz musicians and local residents indulge in there. Like the city, The Big Easy Miniature Pipe is cool, colorful and laid back. Hand carved out of stained hard wood this little beauty is a treasure in and of itself. Included is a brass conical gauze pipe screen provided to filter and stop hot embers and tobacco from getting into your mouth. You can carry the fun anywhere you go with this little guy!