Cuba cigar fair showcases humidors as new object of desire

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An artisan builds a cigar humidifier at the Humidors Habana Art Creation Workshop in Havana, Cuba, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) Cuba’s legendary cigars, hand-rolled from the finest tobacco leaves, have long captivated connoisseurs, and now a growing number of enthusiasts recognize the vital importance of humidors, those meticulously crafted boxes that help preserve their quality and longevity. More than mere containers, humidors, some true works of art in wood, regulate humidity and temperature, and can cost thousands of dollars. “Other countries produce humidors, but we create them with passion, just like in the old days,” said Adrián...