Farvahar Qalyan / Shisha
The qalyan is the Persian water pipe, and this Farvahar qalyan shows the craft at its best: beautifully hand engraved from the finest walnut wood by our artisans, with a handmade glass base finished in hand-applied gold gilt and enamel painted decoration. It is as much a display piece as a working hookah.
- Height: 85 cm
- Material: walnut wood body, glass base
- Style: Persian shisha
- Handmade
The Faravahar, also known as Fravahar, Farohar and Farre Kiyâni, is one of the most well-known symbols of Persia and of Zoroastrianism, the main faith of Persia before the Muslim conquest. Carved into the walnut body of this Persian qalyan, it turns a functional object into a statement of heritage that suits Persian homes and collectors anywhere in the world.
How to Set Up Your Farvahar Qalyan
To get the most out of your hand engraved qalyan, follow these steps:
1. Fill the glass about one-third with water.
2. Insert the hookah body into the glass, making sure the metal tube is submerged by 2 to 3 cm (0.79 to 1.18 inch) and no air leaks around the body.
3. If the body has a tray, place it on top of the body.
4. Insert the hose into the hole of the body, ensuring no air enters around the hose.
5. Place the metal screen (mesh) into the head, then place the head onto the body.
6. Fill the head with tobacco and distribute it evenly by hand.
7. Cover the head with a thin layer of aluminium foil and poke regular holes with a needle.
8. Heat the charcoal over a direct flame until it turns red, then use tongs to place it on top of the foil.
Watch the video: how to connect a Persian Minakari shisha. Discover more in our Persian games and shisha collection or the Farvahar Collection.
