Nargile Collection

Algeria - Woman smoking a nargile pipe
Algeria - woman smoking a nargile (Hookah Pipe)

Thessaloniki, Greece - Turkish Coffee Shop Waiter. Date: circa 1910s

Egyptian Lady of the Harem
An Egyptian Lady of the Harem, reclining on a couch and smoking a nargile pipe Date: 1910s

A Festive Gathering, c1163 AH/AD 1750. Creator: Unknown
A Festive Gathering, c1163 AH/AD 1750. This painting celebrates the pleasures of smoking and partaking in good company. The composition is made up of animated vignettes

"A Departure from Palmyra", by Carl Haag, in the exhibition of the Society of Painters... 1862
"A Departure from Palmyra", by Carl Haag, in the exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours, 1862. We have rarely seen a drawing so small as that we have engraved so full of

Pipe Attendant, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Pipe Attendant, 1857. The pipe-attendant is an essential in Oriental luxury and comfort, the pipe itself being the inseparable companion of Nawab, Pasha, and Sahib

Woman smoking a Shisha (water pipe) on a terrace in Algiers, c. 1900 9colour litho)
CHT268741 Woman smoking a Shisha (water pipe) on a terrace in Algiers, c.1900 9colour litho) by Cauvy, Leon (1874-1933); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Rajputs, c. 1860s (b / w photo)
498661 Rajputs, c.1860s (b/w photo) by Shepherd, Charles & Robertson, Arthur (fl.1862-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rajputs are members of one of the patrilineal clans of western, central)

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Turkey, Istanbul, Sultanahmet, Young couple at shaded cafe with a hookah or Nargile water pipe, others sitting opposite drinking from tea glasses

A Bashi-Bazouk, 1875. Creator: Charles Bargue
A Bashi-Bazouk, 1875

Cocoonery - Silk Manufacture - Syria. Date: circa 1905s

Smoking the narghileh, Cairo, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
Smoking the narghileh, Cairo, 1937. Illustration from Das Mittelmeer: Landschaft, Baukunst und Volksleben im Kreise des Mittellandischen Meeres, a work on Mediterranean architecture

The Narguileh, Egypt, 1896. Artist: Maurice Orange
The Narguileh, Egypt, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 5th July 1896

Rabbi Avram home nargeli nargile 1934 Middle East
Rabbi Avram at home with nargeli, nargile 1934, Middle East, Israel

Feast Tabernacle Avram booth Avram smoking nargile
Feast of Tabernacle Avrams booth Avram smoking his nargile in the door of his booth. 1939, Israel

Damascus, Syria - Bedouin men making (and drinking) coffee Date: circa 1910s

Yemen (Aden) - Group of local Arab Chiefs, standing and seated, close to a huge nargile pipe Date: circa 1910s

Turkish men on Crete smoking a Nargile pipe
Turkish Cretan men smoking a Nargile pipe

Gentleman puffing on his pipe - Istanbul, Turkey. Date: 1873

Aleppo, Syria - Arab Musicians
Aleppo, Syria - Four Arab Musicians surrounding a chap having a wonderful time with his nargile pipe and small table full of drinks. He is protected by a small canopy. Date: circa 1910s

Crete - Cretan Turks smoking Nargile Pipes. Date: circa 1902

Thessaloniki, Greece - Waiter at a Jewish Cafe Date: circa 1905

Turkish Cafe and patrons, Istanbul, Turkey
Turkish Cafe and patrons, some of whom are smoking hookah or nargile pipes - Istanbul, Turkey. Date: circa 1910s

Group portrait of three men, one smoking a nargile; possibly

India - Songstress from Lucknow
India - Beegun Songstress from Lucknow with an extremely exotic water pipe (nargile) Date: circa 1910s

Reclining Oriental Beauty with Hookah Pipe - sprawled across a divan covered witha beautiful patterned fabric. Date: circa 1902

Four Turkish men in a room
Four men in a room with two windows overlooking a courtyard. All wear Turkish robes and turbans, and three are sitting cross-legged on the floor

Arab Cafe - Cairo, Egypt

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"Nargile: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of nargile, a timeless tradition that transcends borders and connects people from different corners of the globe. From Algeria to Greece, Egypt to Syria, this captivating water pipe has woven its way into the fabric of diverse cultures. In Algeria, we witness a woman gracefully inhaling the aromatic smoke from her nargile pipe. The swirling clouds blend with her surroundings, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and relaxation. Moving on to Thessaloniki in Greece, we encounter a Turkish Coffee Shop Waiter expertly preparing a piping hot cup of coffee for his patrons. Amidst the lively chatter and clinking cups, one can catch glimpses of nargiles adorning each table – symbols of conviviality and camaraderie. Traveling back in time to Egypt's opulent Harem, we catch sight of an Egyptian Lady elegantly holding her nargileh. This symbolizes not only indulgence but also empowerment as these women found solace in their private oasis while defying societal norms. On an Algiers terrace circa 1900s, another woman savors the flavorsome smoke emanating from her shisha. Against the backdrop of vibrant city life, she finds respite amidst bustling streets - a momentary escape within reach. Delving deeper into history brings us face-to-face with Rajputs captured through black-and-white photography in the 1860s. Amongst their regal attire lies evidence that even nobility succumbed to the allure of nargile; it was not just an ordinary pastime but rather a mark of sophistication. A Bashi-Bazouk from 1875 stands tall with his distinctive headgear adorned by intricate patterns – yet he too is captivated by this ancient practice. Nargile knows no boundaries; it unites individuals regardless of social status or occupation.