The hookah pipe is composed of many pieces. The bowl rests on top of the pipe, and is where the shisha (or tobacco) and charcoal are placed. The stem leads from the bowl into the vase, and is how the smoke travels through the pipe. The hookah hoses attach to the stem and are the piece that the smoker uses to draw smoke.



Most of the parts of the hookah are interchangeable, and the hookah vases often come as part of a complete hookah pipe system, composed of the parts and hookah accessories you need to enjoy your hookah. The vase is arguably the most important accessory in terms of style, since it is the part that is largest and centered for the viewing of all the communal users.

Hookah vases come in a wide variety of styles, and can be anything from plain to ornate, and range from hideous to artistically crafted. A beautiful hookah vase in front of you while you smoke can make your smoking experience all the better. Hookah vases are not the cheapest part of the hookah, and it is hard to find a vase without all of the accompanying accessories such as stem, hose, and bowl. Even so, it is worth finding a vase that you will love.

Stopping at one vase is almost not enough, since there are so many ways to enjoy your hookah pipe. Buy a vase to accent the bedroom, and another for use in the parlor when entertaining. It is easy to find a bowl to match your vase, and then of course you will want a hose that complements your hookah. The hookah pipes, and especially beautiful vases, are functional collector's pieces that you will love to own.

Hookah Mouthpieces

Hookah pipes are meant to be shared; they are designed for partaking in a communal way. Most hookah stem designs have at least two hoses leading off of the base, and many have more hoses so that more people can share the magic at once. What the average hookah smoker does not want to share, are germs. No one wants to get sick from enjoying a smoke, but there is plenty that you can do about it.

While it is possible to smoke directly from the metal tip of your hookah pipe's hoses, this possibility might be offensive to some. Instead of spreading germs, consider investing in plastic mouthpieces that will protect the hose tips from germs and your friends and loved ones from each other. It is fine to use the metal tips of the hookah hoses in private for a more romantic and personal feel, but the plastic mouthpieces are disposable, cheap and easy to use.

You may feel that sharing the hose is part of the hookah experience, but for those users in your community who might feel different, offer an alternative. You can offer up plastic mouthpieces in a decorative glass bowl and reveal your high class as a host, as well as your good taste in the hookah pipe. The hookah pipe was meant to be shared, and now you can share your hookah experience with everyone you choose without fear of a case of the flu next week.