Elmas Nargile - A traditional hookah

Diamond Diamond Hookah

It is popular among connoisseurs worldwide, especially in Western and Central Europe, Arabia, Iran and Egypt. The Diamant Elmas Nargile enjoys great popularity.

The original Diamant Elmas Nargile come from Turkey and are made in the city of Izmir. More precisely, in the Karabalar district.
The pipes have been produced by the current owner, Mr. Ahmet Elmas, since 1972. The master learned the craft of traditional and philosophical production of Ottoman pipes at a young age. His master at the time taught him step by step what was important when making a nargile. He not only learned the crafts, but also a lot about the Nargile tradition itself. He continues this tradition to this day. The traditional Diamond Elmas Nargile can be found in almost every province. If you look around the traditional Turkish cafés and hotels, you will see that the Diamant Elmas Nargile with its splendor and beauty is simply one of them.

It is popular among connoisseurs worldwide, especially in Western and Central Europe, Arabia, Iran and Egypt. The Diamant Elmas Nargile enjoys great popularity.

We have summarized some of the reasons why it is so popular around the world:

• The Diamant Elmas Nargile incorporates traditional and Ottoman figures, each with their own stories, and is still made today using the classic methods that were once passed down by the masters.
  
  
• It is an art of manufacturing based on painstaking manual work, carried out step by step and with great care.
  
  
• The work is done with great attention to detail.
  
  
• And one of the most important points is that the workers love their work and always enjoy making a new Diamant Elmas Nargile.

The heart of the pipes is that each individual nargile is made by hand and therefore no two are alike. Of course, there are different models to choose from, but in the end each Diamant Elmas Nargile is unique.

Let's compare an Elmas Nargile with other pipes and it's best to start at the bottom. What we immediately notice is that the Elmas Nargile is plugged in and not screwed like many other pipes. Special glasses are made especially for this purpose. They are lavishly decorated in a similar way to the Elmas Nargile themselves. The glasses are often refined with engraved brass parts. These glasses have a quality and beauty that is second to none.
We also notice that an original Diamant Elmas Nargile does not require any seal. Traditionally, only masking tape is used for sealing and no other material. Another difference that is immediately noticeable: an original Diamant Elmas Nargile does not have a valve for blowing out. This has to do with tradition and is actually not really needed.

Now let's get straight to the heart of every Diamond Elmas Nargile, namely the columns of smoke. As I said, each smoke column is manufactured individually and is always unique in the end. But let's take a closer look at the pillars. A traditional Diamant Elmas Nargile smoke column consists of brass at its core. Some models are later covered with a layer of silver. Each individual pillar is decorated with engravings, each of which has its own meaning. Some models also have elaborately crafted figures, such as a lion, a bull or a horse. Of course, the symbol of the Turkish flag should not be missing. An Elmas Nargile refined with a moon and star is also available for purchase. We will introduce this model to you again in more detail.

But it's not just brass figures that adorn the Elmas Nargile. Some models even use porcelain. The porcelain, usually in the form of balls, is elaborately painted and decorated. These sections are later integrated into the column and create a harmonious picture. Let's move on and get to the coal plate. This is not fixed firmly, but simply placed on top. The charcoal plate is also elaborately decorated and is of course handmade and not an industrial product.

Last but not least, the head adapter. Strictly speaking, we don't actually own one here. Because with an Elmas Nargile the bowl is not put on like with other pipes, but rather inserted in the traditional way. That's why you don't need a seal here. The masking tape mentioned is sufficient.

Nowadays you should be careful where you buy an Elmas Nargile. There are now many plagiarisms or fakes on the market. There are two easy ways to avoid counterfeiting. One would be to visit one of the two websites, the other would be to choose a Diamant Elmas Nargile directly from Mr. Ahmed Elmas' store in Izmir. We hope we were able to give you a little insight into the Diamant Elmas Nargile.