TheHookah, commonly referred to as "Shisha" or "Nargila" inArab countries, first originated in India. A common misconception abouthookah is that it was invented by Arabs and was distributed to other regions.However, the Indians conceived this single or multi-stemmed water pipe, andthrough the British colonization of India, it was distributedthroughout Western countries.  



 

Hookahhas, since long ago, been a recreational pastime for many in Middle EasternCountries. Its popularity has recently caught on in many Western countries,with the opening of Hookah Lounges and the distribution of Hookah parts gainingsteam anywhere from the UKto the USA.  

Thefirst   were unlike those of modern-day smoking aficionados. Extremely primitive indesign, function was the only aspect taken into consideration. Hookahs wereoften Coconut shells attached to a wooden pipe, and were primarily used tosmoke opium or hashish. As popularity for this newfound activity grew, hookahfever spread throughout the entire PersianKingdom, anywhere from modern-dayNorth Africa, all the way to the Middle-East and parts of Asia.The global consensus for the demand of hookah grew exponentially, becoming astaple of daily life.  

Hookahproceeded to take its own variation in different regions. In Iran, the use of tobacco becamepopular.    is unlike cigarette tobacco, with its distinct sweet smell and wet,sticky texture. Iranians use this tobacco inside the bowl for the hookah, andplace smoldering coals directly above the tobacco, with no foil or cover forthe bowl. This form of hookah is referred to as"Ghelyoon."  

Withthe advent of Hookah in Turkey,socialites and intellectuals decided that the style of the Hookah must matchthat of their opulent lifestyle. Metals and glass were introduced as primarycomponents of Hookah structure, while wood became less and less popular.Extravagant designs on Hookahs became popular, and multi-stemmed Hookahs wereconveyed as a way to allow more people to smoke at a time.  

Fromthe mountain enclaves of Pakistan,to the lavish extravagance of Turkish aristocracy, and now to nearly everyAmerican college town, Hookah has turned into one of the most belovedrecreational activities of our time. Transcending cultures and religion, it wascreated in order to allow people a time of relaxed conversation and discussion.It is now a daily norm that is appreciated by all, regardless of which side ofthe wall they live on. For more information, check out    forall your Hookah resources and supplies.