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Narguile by Nedda El-Asmar- 09.08.07
There are hookahs/shishas and then there is the Narguile by Nedda El-Asmar for Parisian Airdiem. I can’t imagine a more enticing hookah for the design set… it screams luxe, and the minimalist shape is just beautiful… also the details like the black and white tubes, interchangeable mouth pieces, brown carrying case, and even special tweezers for the coals.
Form - ok, not very iconic - boring. Mouthpiece does not reflect the grace of the form - lacks cohesion. Yes, the cording is the best thing about the whole piece and casing. Wider base would prevent tipping. I would love to see how the tube connects to the body. Base seems so narrow it begs to be tipped it over, unlike the old school hookahs - wide base+glass+water gives it a nice sturdy base. How does one get the bowl out? The tongs are sleek for the coals to slip right out, like catching fish with bare hands. Where does one keep the tongs while not using them? Metal heats up pretty fast, thumbs seem pretty close to the business end. Tongs look too busy in contrast with main form or mouthpiece, and change of material - completely breaks up the dna. If one would look at each piece separately, could one tell they’re from the same set? It is nice to look at - i agree. Sorry 4 length…
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