Monday, November 29, 2010

Hookha Pipe

Hookah has gained much popularity in recent times after its introduction in Persia and India in the sixteenth century. The structure of the hookah underwent many variations over the period of time depending upon the culture and region that it reached. In Bosnia, Albania and Croatia, the Hookah Pipe is usually with one or two mouthpieces that can be shared between people in social gatherings. In Arab world, where smoking is a part of tradition and common in social gatherings and parties, Hookah-pipes with triple or quadruple mouthpieces are common.

The Hookah-Pipes used to be crafted very well, they were crafted by special craftsmen who specialized in this field and these pipes used to be commonly made of brass with embellishments of jewels and other beautiful items. Turkey has been very famous for this art, moreover, the Hookah-pipes of Iran were a peculiar sight too, embellished with gems and stones and special drawings on the brass material, these pipes are regarded now as antique pieces whenever found.
With the modernization of everything in the recent times, Hookah pipes also have undergone many changes: Sellers from different parts of the world offer a wide variety of hookahs. People usually prefer multi-hose Hookah-pipes to be used in social gatherings. The variety of Hookah pipes now available have made it easy for the purchasers to order and buy them according to their needs and desires.

Handling the Hookah-Pipe also requires etiquettes typical for hookah smoking. When a smoker is done with the hookah, the Pipe is placed in the center showing that it is now available for the next person to enjoy, this is a very humble and pleasant way to behave in social gatherings, this tradition teaches us humility and respect for our friends and family. Alternatively, the Hookah Pipe is folded and then placed over the center piece after smoking to be passed on to the next person. It is considered very bad to pass the pipe with the mouth piece facing towards the next person.

With the ever increasing likeness for Hookah world over, many restaurants and cafes now offer it in different flavors mixed with the tobacco. There are many Hookah lounges made especially for this exquisite experience. The simple Hose-pipe designed by Hakim Al-Fateh is now a present day luxury and an entertaining activity with buyers of Hookah and its accessories becoming more and more common, as every nation tries to embrace this historical custom.

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