Shika
Shika Valen Egyptian Brass Shisha Pipe
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The chambered body, sharpened
A wide chambered mid section, redrawn with sharper lines and octagonal steps: the Shika Valen shisha pipe is the classic shape with the edges tightened. Fatimid motifs and Kufic script are carved by hand into its 38 cm, 1.7 kg stem. Full set on the Cairo Bell base.
Why this one
- Chambered body The wide chambered mid section of the traditional silhouette, with cleaner symmetry and octagonal steps in the profile.
- Fatimid and Kufic Architectural motifs and calligraphy, carved by hand.
- Two boxes, so brass never touches glass The glass base and the bowl travel in one box. The engraved stem and its accessories travel in the other. We pack every Khalil Mamoon the same way. Nothing rubs in transit.
- Handmade in Egypt The stem is engraved by hand and the base is made by hand. No two are the same.
Handmade: what to expect
Every Shika is made by hand in Egypt. Expect small differences from the photos:
- Fine scratches, marks and tool lines in the brass
- Small lines, bubbles or tiny chips in the glass base and the clay bowl
- The engraving and the tone of the brass vary piece to piece
- Hose colours vary. Yours may not be the colour in the photos
These come from the handmade process. They are not faults and do not affect how it works.
Specifications
| What it is | Shisha Pipe - Traditional |
|---|---|
| Stem height | 38 cm, stem only |
| Material | Solid brass |
| Engraving | Fatimid motifs and Kufic calligraphy, hand carved |
| Profile | Chambered body with octagonal sections |
| Base | Egyptian bell glass, the Cairo Bell |
| Hose | Sinai Tradi, washable |
| Bowl | Oblivion clay |
| Made in | Egypt, by hand |
In the box
- Brass stem
- Tray
- Cairo Bell base
- Base protector
- Sinai Tradi washable hose
- Oblivion clay bowl
- Grommets
Not included
- Charcoal
- Heat management device
Compare the Shika range
What comes in the box with each model.
| Model | Stem | Base | Base protector | Bowl | Hose | The model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avatar | 60 cm | Cairo Bell | Yes | Yes | Yes | Tallest, brass and carved wood |
| Imperador | 48 cm | Cairo Bell | Yes | Yes | Yes | Tiers and medallions |
| Drakon | 48 cm | Cairo Bell | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dragon scale engraving |
| Iowaska | 46 cm | Cairo Bell | Yes | Yes | Yes | Clean geometric rings |
| Legend | 40 cm | Cairo Bell | Yes | Yes | Yes | Calligraphy all over |
|
Valen (this one) |
38 cm | Cairo Bell | Yes | Yes | Yes | Wide chambered belly |
| Tryon | 36 cm | Cairo Bell | Yes | Yes | Yes | Mirror polished brass |
| Skyrim | 36 cm | Cairo Bell | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dragon and rune motifs |
| Amazonia | 34 cm | Tear drop | Yes | Yes | Yes | Carved wood, compact |
| Mini Tryon | 28 cm | Tear drop | Yes | Yes | Yes | The Tryon, smaller |
| Arya | 17 cm | Arya base | Yes | Yes | Yes | Tabletop, the smallest |
| Camersi | 37 cm | No | No | Yes | No | Hexagonal block, modern |
| Elwel | 34 cm | No | No | Yes | No | The heaviest, 2.7 kg |
| Granada Imperial | 31 cm | No | No | Yes | No | Octagonal tiers |
| Shogun | 31 cm | No | No | Yes | No | Twin engraved square blocks |
Questions
What comes with the Shika Valen?
The full set: the brass stem, the tray, the Cairo Bell base, a Sinai Tradi washable hose, an Oblivion clay bowl, the grommets and a base protector. Charcoal and a heat management device are sold separately.
How tall is the Shika Valen?
The brass stem alone is 38 cm. The glass base under it and the bowl on top make the full shisha taller than that.
Is the Shika Valen heavier than a Khalil Mamoon?
Yes. Shika builds heavier than Khalil Mamoon, in the supplier's own words, and the Valen stem alone weighs 1.7 kg before the tray and the base.
Which base does it use, and can I change it?
It comes on the Cairo Bell, the heavy Egyptian bell base. The Cairo Bell is the spare. The Nile clear tear drop and the Genie coloured base are the upgrades, both sold separately.
Valen or Legend?
Both carry Kufic script and weigh 1.7 kg. The Valen is 38 cm with the chambered body. The Legend is 40 cm and covered in calligraphy top to foot.
How is it packed?
In two boxes. The glass base and the bowl in one, the stem and accessories in the other, so nothing rubs in transit.
Your live delivery options, prices and dates are shown above. We ship Australia-wide with Australia Post registered post: fully tracked, with signature required on delivery. If no one's available to sign, your parcel waits at your local post office for collection. Please allow extra time around public holidays.
For hygiene and safety reasons, shisha pipes are not eligible for change-of-mind returns.
Every order is packed by hand in Melbourne. Glassware and fragile parts are wrapped and cushioned, pipes and stems are boxed snug so nothing shifts in transit, and we check the item is genuine and complete before the box is sealed.
Every product is sourced through legitimate channels and hand-checked for authenticity in our Melbourne store before it ships. If you ever have a question about a product's genuineness, ask us first.
