Narghile Collection

Taking tea in the Harem. Creator: Ernst, Rudolf (1854-1932)
Taking tea in the Harem. Private Collection

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

Turkish Lady on a settee smoking
A Turkish lady reclining quizzically on an Ottoman settee, smoking a narghile pipe, whilst drinking coffee

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

Tunisia, Sousse, Cae in Madina

Damascus, Syria in 1894. Narguila smokers
3789424 Damascus, Syria in 1894. Narguila smokers; (add.info.: Narguila smokers in Damascus, Syria in 1894. Jerusalem-Damas ch Lallemand Paris Ancienne Maison Quantin 1894); Lebrecht History

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

Making Tea In Algiers, 1840s. Creator: Timm, Vasily (George Wilhelm) (1820-1895)
Making Tea In Algiers, 1840s. Private Collection

Turkish coffee house 1853
Turkish men seated on cushioned benches, along three sides, smoking the tchibouk or narghile. Date: 1853

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

Portrait of Asker Khan, Ambassador of Persia, in Paris in 1808, 1809. Creator: Davin-Mirvault
Portrait of Asker Khan, Ambassador of Persia, in Paris in 1808, 1809. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Black woman, 1875-1876. Creator: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
Black woman, 1875-1876. Found in the Collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The watch, 1879. Private Collection

Leisure Hour in the Harem, 1921. Private Collection

Persian smoking a hookah on horseback, ca 1820. Artist: Orlowski (Orlovsky), Alexander Osipovich (1777-1832)
Persian smoking a hookah on horseback, ca 1820. Private Collection

The Conversation, First half of the 18th century. Artist: Vanmour (Van Mour), Jean-Baptiste, (School)
The Conversation, First half of the 18th century. Found in the collection of Pera Museum, Istanbul

The Mangala Game, First half of the 18th cent Artist: Mock, Jan (Johann) Samuel (c. 1687-1737)
The Mangala Game, First half of the 18th cent.. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

In the Hammam, 1854. Artist: Preziosi, Amedeo (1816-1882)
In the Hammam, 1854. Private Collection

Foyer of the Great Palace in Tsarskoye Selo, 1865. Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)
Foyer of the Great Palace in Tsarskoye Selo, 1865. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

La belle orientale. Artist: Firmin-Girard, Francois-Marie (1838-1921)
La belle orientale. Private Collection

The Women Of Algiers In Their Apartment. Artist: Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863)
The Women Of Algiers In Their Apartment. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

in a Harem. Artist: Baratti, Filippo (1868-1901)
in a Harem. Private Collection

The Odalisque. Artist: Fortuny, Maria (1838-1874)
The Odalisque. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

La Grande Odalisque. Artist: Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867)
La Grande Odalisque. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Turkish Women, 1893. Artist: Bredt, Ferdinand Max (1860-1921)
Turkish Women, 1893. From a private collection

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 backgammon players. Artist: Rosati, Giulio (1858-1917)
The backgammon players. From a private collection

Kandahar Lady of Rank, Engaged in Smoking, 1848. Artist: Carrick, Robert (active Mid of 19th cen. )
Kandahar Lady of Rank, Engaged in Smoking, 1848. From a private collection

The Conversation, 1730s. Artist: Vanmour (Van Mour), Jean-Baptiste, (School)
The Conversation, 1730s. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

Marines of the Ottoman Navy, 1730s. Artist: Vanmour (Van Mour), Jean-Baptiste, (School)
Marines of the Ottoman Navy, 1730s. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

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

Nubian with a Waterpipe, 1862. Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)
Nubian with a Waterpipe, 1862. From a private collection

The Water-Pipe Smoker, 1903. Artist: Tornai, Gyula (1861-1928)
The Water-Pipe Smoker, 1903. From a private collection

Bukhara, Uzbekistan - Smoking a chillim pipe. In Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, a hookah is called chillim. Date: 1905

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

Hookah pipe, artwork
Hookah pipe, computer artwork. A hookah, also known as a waterpipe, narghile, or qalyan, is a single or multi-stemmed instrument for smoking flavoured tobacco called Mu assel in which the smoke is

Turkish Professor reading a text
A Turkish professor, wearing a large white turban, lies down to readi a text on a fine Turkish carpet (or four!) with a Hookah Pipe on a small hexagonal Mother-of-pearl inlaid table behind him

Carpet Sellers - Constantinople, Turkey
Carpet Selling in the Constantinople Bazaar from an open stall

Dancing girl from Smyrna (Izmir), Turkey
A Dancing Girl from Smyrna (Izmir) Turkey, holding a tamborine and standing before a small inlaid Mother-of-pearl octagonal table witha Hookah Pipe on top

Miss Calavalava - a known beauty. Smoking a hookah pipe and leaning on a divan

Bosnia - Summer evening music
Musician playing to two Turkish women in Bosnia on a summers evening

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"Narghile: A Timeless Tradition of Relaxation and Social Bonding" Step into the enchanting world of narghile, a centuries-old tradition that has captivated cultures across Algeria, Turkey, Syria, Tunisia, and beyond. This captivating image takes us to the heart of this cultural phenomenon. In Algeria, we witness a graceful woman indulging in the pleasure of smoking a narghile pipe. The delicate tendrils of smoke intertwine with her surroundings as she embraces this cherished pastime. Traveling to Turkey, we encounter another scene where a Turkish lady reclines on a settee while enjoying her narghile. The elegant setting exudes an air of tranquility as she immerses herself in its soothing embrace. Transported back in time to Damascus in 1894, we find ourselves amidst a gathering of narguila smokers. Their camaraderie is palpable as they share stories and laughter over their beloved water pipes. Journeying further to Tunisia's vibrant city Sousse, we stumble upon Cae in Madina - an oasis for narghile enthusiasts seeking respite from bustling streets. Here lies an opportunity for connection and reflection amidst fragrant clouds. Venturing into Algiers circa 1900 reveals yet another facet; perched on a terrace overlooking the cityscape is a woman engrossed in her shisha experience. The colorful litho captures both her serenity and the allure of this ancient ritual. Delving deeper into history brings us face-to-face with caricatures depicting Romantic Writers searching for inspiration through hashish-induced haze - highlighting how these traditions have intertwined with artistic expression throughout time. Stepping back even further to Algiers' 1840s unveils tea-making rituals steeped in tradition. Vasily Timm's masterpiece showcases locals coming together over steaming cups – their conversations flowing freely alongside aromatic brews.