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Turkish tobacco is such a familiar form & so comprehensive in its light varieties that Turkish pipes must at once be called “CHIBOUQUES” & “HOOKAHS”. The red clay bowl of the former is generally 2 in. in diameter. The stem of Cherry or of Iasmine 5 ft long. When the Bowl is primed it is covered with thin paper & prepared for lighting. The Smoker at a range of 5 ft gives the signal & the light is applied—The mouth piece of clouded amber is very rounded & therefore only put to the lips.. The Red clay Hand Hubble of Benares is very simple.