| As the hookah has become popular throughout | | | | there's no need to buy a gigantic pipe. |
| Western countries, the variety of different shapes and | | | | Also consider the number of hoses you will need. |
| sizes of pipe has become more diverse. It's possible to | | | | Again, if your pipe will be primarily for personal use, one |
| get your hands on a pipe with multiple hoses for | | | | hose will be fine. If you want to host swap parties with |
| different smokers to smoke at the same time. Pipes | | | | friends where you share your favorite flavored |
| also differ in size from large to miniature, with each | | | | tobacco, it's best to own a pipe with multiple hoses. |
| one being more appropriate for different purposes – | | | | Most nargila pipe merchants sell one, two, three and |
| from parties, to small groups of friends, to private use. | | | | four-hose pipes. |
| Pipes are also made from various materials | | | | Egypt is generally considered to be the source of the |
| nowadays, some of which are less durable than | | | | highest-quality pipes on the market, closely followed by |
| others. Certain materials can also have adverse health | | | | Syria. Most Egyptian shishas are made from steel, |
| effects for smokers. | | | | whereas Syrian pipes are more often made from |
| The hookah pipe (also known as a nargila in Turkey or | | | | brass. Some well-known name brands of Egyptian |
| a shisha in Egypt and most Arabic countries) has been | | | | hookahs include Khalil Mamoon and Magdy Zidan. |
| in existence for centuries, but its popularity with mass | | | | Other well-known brand names that you may come |
| markets has lef to many creative innovations on the | | | | across if you're in the market for a pipe are Nammor |
| classic design. Most shisha pipe merchants sell three | | | | and Mya Saray (a popular Chinese brand). If you're on |
| main sizes, a small, medium and large version which | | | | a budget, a cheaper Chinese alternative may be the |
| vary both in height and weight. If you're looking to | | | | option for you. The Egyptian pipes, while they are |
| purchase a pipe, consider what type of occasion you | | | | higher quality, also tend to be quite pricey. |
| will be using it for. If it will be mostly for personal use, | | | | |