{"title":"MIT","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"mit-luxury-mitovation-v2-phunnel-bowl-amethyst","title":"MIT Luxury Mitovation V2 Phunnel Bowl - Amethyst","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoft lavender washed across the body, pooling deeper at the stem — the colour of the purple quartz the Greeks named \"amethystos.\" Counted among the cardinal gems of antiquity alongside diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald, carved into Roman intaglios and set into ecclesiastical jewellery for centuries. The Mitovation V2 architecture beneath: 5+1 hole hybrid build, 15 to 18 g capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Phunnel Build\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eLotus 1+ Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eHandmade In Turkey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMIT Luxury Mitovation V2 Amethyst — 80 mm Hybrid Phunnel Bowl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Shisha Bowl\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavender gradient body.\u003c\/strong\u003e The glaze sits soft lavender at the rim and deepens to a richer purple where it pools at the stem. Each Amethyst piece runs the gradient slightly differently — small variation in how the colour shifts across the body. The unglazed band at the rim is the standard MIT kiln contact line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix-point airflow architecture.\u003c\/strong\u003e Five outer holes ringed around the bowl edge plus one hole through the spire top — heat travels through six distinct points rather than concentrating at a single spire opening. The result is a more even ember distribution and a softer draw than a pure phunnel bowl. The four-petal notch at the spire crown is MIT's design mark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight shisha, smooth draw.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for blonde leaf brands — Al Fakher, Adalya, Starbuzz, Fumari — that benefit from a less restrictive draw than a single-hole phunnel offers. Mixed packs also sit well. Pure dark leaf can be done but burns through faster on this architecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHMD seat at 80 mm wide.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both the Kaloud Lotus 1+ and Lotus 1+3 sit flush on the 80 mm outer rim — confirmed across the four Mitovation V2 colourways. The wider rim gives the HMD a stable platform for two-hour sessions without rocking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 to 18 g capacity range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pack enough shisha for a long session without crowding the bowl. The 68 mm inner chamber gives the tobacco room to breathe and ember evenly between the spire and the rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMIT Turkish workmanship.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bowl is hand-shaped, hand-glazed, and twice-fired in MIT's Turkish workshop — 950°C bisque firing followed by a 1240 to 1280°C glaze firing that vitrifies the stoneware and locks the glaze permanently. The MIT mark is embossed on the stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFit \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the 80 mm outer rim, both the Kaloud Lotus 1+ and Lotus 1+3 seat flush — both confirmed by our team across the Mitovation V2 range. The wider footprint compared to most single-spire phunnels gives the HMD an exceptionally stable platform across two-hour sessions. Foil setups, with or without a Provost screen, also work cleanly. Standard hookah grommet seat — fits any modern stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the bowl out with warm (not hot) water and a soft brush after each session. The food-safe glaze means flavours don't transfer between sessions, so swapping shisha is fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold off on dish soap, abrasive cleaners, and dishwashers. All three degrade the glaze over time and can stress the stoneware body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePause before any rinse — let the bowl drop to room temperature before any water touches it. Cracks come from thermal shock more than from anything else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePark the bowl somewhere dry between sessions and avoid stacking with other bowls. Clay edges chip when they touch each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMIT Luxury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMitovation V2 Phunnel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmethyst\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5+1 hole hybrid phunnel shisha bowl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlazed stoneware clay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood-safe, lavender drip-gradient finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-stage — 950°C then 1240–1280°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInner Bowl Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–18 g (blonde leaf or mixes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHole Structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 outer holes + 1 hole through central spire top\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKaloud Lotus 1+, Lotus 1+3, foil, Provost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurkey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMIT-MITOV2-AMETHYST\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × MIT Luxury Mitovation V2 Phunnel shisha bowl, Amethyst colourway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat management device, shisha, charcoal, foil, grommet. Pair with a Kaloud Lotus 1+ or 1+3 for the cleanest HMD experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my Amethyst bowl be a deep purple or a soft lavender?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth, in a single piece — that's the nature of the Mitovation V2 glaze pattern. Each Amethyst bowl runs lighter lavender at the rim and deepens to a richer purple at the stem where the glaze pools. The exact intensity of the deeper purple varies between pieces — some bowls run more saturated overall, others stay paler at the body and deeper only at the base. Read the handmade variation notes below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the best HMD pairing for this bowl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kaloud Lotus 1+ is the standard pairing — proven across the Ashera and Mitovation V2 ranges, fits flush, and gives consistent heat across blonde leaf or mixed packs. The Lotus 1+3 (with three lid positions for adjustable heat) is a good upgrade if you like fine-tuning across a session. Both work with this bowl. Foil-and-Provost setups are also fine if you prefer manual coal control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long will this bowl last with regular use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith reasonable care — no thermal shock, no dishwasher, no abrasive cleaners — an MIT bowl will smoke for years. The vitrified stoneware body is stable, the glaze is locked in by the second firing, and there are no moving parts to wear out. Most MIT bowls retire because the owner upgrades or breaks them by dropping, not because they age out of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:28px 0; background:#f7f1ea; border:1px solid #a76a3b; border-radius:2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:20px 24px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.2px; font-size:13px; color:#7a3e0e;\"\u003eHandmade in Turkey — What to Expect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eMIT stands for Made In Turkey.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every MIT bowl is fully handmade — hand-shaped, hand-finished, and twice-fired in small batches by Turkish ceramicists. That craft signature comes with a few honest realities worth knowing before your first session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px 18px; padding:0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eEach piece is unique.\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour tone, size, surface pattern, texture, and glaze pooling vary subtly from the listing photos. The shape, capacity range, and overall character will match — the exact look won't be identical to the stock image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eSurface marks are part of the craft.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bowls can arrive with light dust, traces of clay residue, fine surface scratches, small dents, or minor chips along the rim or foot. These are inherent to a handmade ceramic and do not affect smoking performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eHairline cracks and bleeding are normal for clay.\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural stoneware can develop fine hairline cracks during firing or after extended use, and a small amount of molasses bleeding through unglazed sections is part of how clay behaves. Neither affects how the bowl smokes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eRinse before your first session.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash the bowl in warm (not hot) water with a soft brush to remove any kiln dust or workshop residue before you pack it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#3d2817; font-style:italic;\"\u003eMass-produced bowls are identical because a machine made them. Every MIT bowl is different because a human did. The variation is the proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"MIT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55688546877513,"sku":"MIT-MITOV2-AMETHYST","price":119.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7884\/1161\/files\/mit-mitovation-v2-amethyst-main-the-premium-way.jpg?v=1787944472"},{"product_id":"mit-luxury-ashera-phunnel-bowl-coral","title":"MIT Luxury Ashera Phunnel Bowl - Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ashera Phunnel in Coral takes its name from the Mediterranean — the dusty rose and mauve gradient catches the tones of the Corallium reefs the Phoenicians once traded across Tyre and Sidon. Classic single-spire phunnel architecture, fully glazed, 12 to 15 g capacity, built around the 93 mm silhouette MIT shapes by hand in Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Spire Phunnel\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eLotus 1+ Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eHandmade In Turkey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMIT Luxury Ashera Coral Phunnel — Single-Spire Bowl for Dark Leaf and Mixes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Shisha Bowl\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrip-glazed coral palette.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glaze pools and gradients across the body from rose through mauve, breaking into peach-cream where the kiln catches the surface. Every bowl varies — no two Coral pieces glaze identically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-spire phunnel architecture.\u003c\/strong\u003e One raised central spire pulls heat through a single hole at the top, which slows the burn and keeps molasses in the bowl rather than draining into the stem. The four-petal notch detail at the spire crown is MIT's design signature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSits in two lanes — dark leaf and mixes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The phunnel design takes dark leaf cleanly but also handles blonde-and-dark mixes that need controlled airflow. Tangiers, Trifecta, or an Adalya–Azure blend all ride it well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHMD-first dimensions.\u003c\/strong\u003e 78 mm outer rim, 62 mm inner bowl — the Kaloud Lotus 1+ and 1+3 seat flush. The 93 mm height keeps the bowl proud above the tray for easier coal management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 to 15 g capacity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Enough for a long session without overpacking. The taller silhouette gives the tobacco room to breathe between spire and rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlazed Turkish stoneware.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twice-fired at 1240–1280°C with a food-safe glaze layer over a vitrified stoneware body. The unglazed clay band at the top rim is where MIT's makers leave their fingerprint — literally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFit \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 78 mm outer rim and 62 mm inner chamber accept the Kaloud Lotus 1+ and Lotus 1+3 with a flush seat — we've tested both across the Ashera colourways. Aluminium foil works just as cleanly if you prefer manual heat control, with or without a Provost screen. The bowl seats on a standard hookah grommet, so it pairs with virtually any modern stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with warm (not hot) water and a soft brush after each session. The food-safe glaze means the bowl doesn't retain flavour between sessions, so flavour swapping is fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid dish soap, abrasive cleaners, and dishwashers. Dishwasher cycles stress fired stoneware over time and can dull the glaze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the bowl cool fully before rinsing — thermal shock cracks clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore dry in a temperature-stable spot. Avoid stacking bowls on top of each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMIT Luxury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAshera Phunnel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-spire phunnel shisha bowl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlazed stoneware clay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood-safe, drip-gradient finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-stage — 950°C then 1240–1280°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInner Bowl Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–15 g (dark leaf or mixes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHole Structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 central spire, 1 hole through spire top\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpire Detail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 decorative notch cutouts at spire crown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKaloud Lotus 1+, Lotus 1+3, foil, Provost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurkey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMIT-ASHERA-CORAL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × MIT Luxury Ashera Phunnel shisha bowl, Coral colourway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat management device, shisha, charcoal, foil, grommet. Pair with a Kaloud Lotus 1+ or 1+3 for the cleanest HMD experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close will my bowl look to the photos?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Coral piece is hand-glazed, so the rose-to-mauve gradient runs differently on every bowl. The colour family will match — dusty rose, peach-cream highlights, deeper mauve in the lower body — but the exact pattern of glaze pooling and drip lines is unique to the piece you receive. That variation is the craft, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between a phunnel and a multi-hole bowl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA phunnel has a single raised spire with one hole through the top — it keeps molasses in the bowl rather than draining into the stem, and slows the burn for longer sessions. A multi-hole bowl like a Turkish has several holes across the bottom and runs hotter, faster. The Ashera is a phunnel, so it's built for slower, denser sessions on dark leaf or mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I pick Coral or one of the other Ashera colourways?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick based on what you actually want sitting on your stem — the four Ashera colourways are functionally identical bowls glazed in different palettes. Coral leans soft and warm; the others lean in different visual directions. Performance, capacity, and dimensions are the same across all four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:28px 0; background:#f7f1ea; border:1px solid #a76a3b; border-radius:2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:20px 24px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.2px; font-size:13px; color:#7a3e0e;\"\u003eHandmade in Turkey — What to Expect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eMIT stands for Made In Turkey.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every MIT bowl is fully handmade — hand-shaped, hand-finished, and twice-fired in small batches by Turkish ceramicists. That craft signature comes with a few honest realities worth knowing before your first session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px 18px; padding:0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eEach piece is unique.\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour tone, size, surface pattern, texture, and glaze pooling vary subtly from the listing photos. The shape, capacity range, and overall character will match — the exact look won't be identical to the stock image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eSurface marks are part of the craft.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bowls can arrive with light dust, traces of clay residue, fine surface scratches, small dents, or minor chips along the rim or foot. These are inherent to a handmade ceramic and do not affect smoking performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eHairline cracks and bleeding are normal for clay.\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural stoneware can develop fine hairline cracks during firing or after extended use, and a small amount of molasses bleeding through unglazed sections is part of how clay behaves. Neither affects how the bowl smokes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eRinse before your first session.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash the bowl in warm (not hot) water with a soft brush to remove any kiln dust or workshop residue before you pack it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#3d2817; font-style:italic;\"\u003eMass-produced bowls are identical because a machine made them. Every MIT bowl is different because a human did. The variation is the proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"MIT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55688546943049,"sku":"MIT-ASHERA-CORAL","price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7884\/1161\/files\/mit-ashera-coral-main-the-premium-way.jpg?v=1787944558"},{"product_id":"mit-luxury-mitovation-v2-phunnel-bowl-ruby","title":"MIT Luxury Mitovation V2 Phunnel Bowl - Ruby","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep oxblood across the body, pooling darker where the glaze gathers at the stem — the colour of pigeon's-blood ruby, the most prized of corundum gems. Called \"king of stones\" in Sanskrit, set into the crowns of Hindu rulers and medieval European kings. The Mitovation V2 architecture beneath: 5+1 hole hybrid, 15 to 18 g pack capacity, sized for blonde leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Phunnel Build\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eLotus 1+ Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eHandmade In Turkey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMIT Luxury Mitovation V2 Ruby — Hybrid Phunnel in Oxblood Stoneware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Shisha Bowl\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxblood deepening to dark.\u003c\/strong\u003e The glaze runs deep red across the body and pools to near-black where it gathers at the base of the stem. Each Ruby bowl pools slightly differently — the gradient pattern is unique to the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix airflow points, not one.\u003c\/strong\u003e Five outer holes carve through the perimeter of the bowl and a sixth runs through the centre of the spire — the Mitovation V2 architecture distributing heat across the whole pack instead of focusing it at one point. The four-petal spire crown is the MIT design mark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlonde leaf at its best.\u003c\/strong\u003e The five-hole airflow is built for lighter shisha — Al Fakher, Adalya, Starbuzz, Fumari, and Social Smoke all pack and burn cleanly on this style of bowl. Dark leaf works but moves through faster; mixes are a comfortable middle ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide 80 mm Lotus seat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both the Lotus 1+ and Lotus 1+3 sit flush on the 80 mm rim — the wider footprint means the HMD seats with confidence and stays stable across a long session. Both confirmed in our testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 to 18 g per pack.\u003c\/strong\u003e Generous capacity for the bowl size — long sessions or two-person packs without overfilling. The 68 mm inner chamber gives shisha room to breathe between the spire and the rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitrified stoneware body.\u003c\/strong\u003e MIT's two-stage firing: 950°C bisque, then 1240 to 1280°C glaze fire. The clay vitrifies fully through the body, locking the glaze permanently. The MIT mark is pressed into the stem face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFit \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 80 mm rim of the Mitovation V2 accepts both the Kaloud Lotus 1+ and Lotus 1+3 with a flush seat — both confirmed in our showroom across the range. The wider 80 mm footprint compared to single-spire phunnels gives an exceptionally stable HMD platform. Foil and Provost setups work cleanly for smokers preferring manual heat control. Standard hookah grommet seat — compatible with any modern stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush the bowl with warm water and a soft brush after each session — never hot water, never any chemical cleaners. The food-safe glaze doesn't retain flavours between sessions, so swapping shisha is fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave the dish soap, abrasive cleaners, and dishwashers out of the rotation. All three can dull the glaze and weaken the clay body over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive the bowl time to cool to room temperature before any rinse. Cracks come from thermal shock — hot clay meeting cold water — more than from anything else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuck bowls away somewhere dry between sessions, and avoid stacking. Clay edges chip when they touch each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMIT Luxury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMitovation V2 Phunnel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5+1 hole hybrid phunnel shisha bowl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlazed stoneware clay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood-safe, oxblood drip-gradient finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-stage — 950°C then 1240–1280°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInner Bowl Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–18 g (blonde leaf or mixes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHole Structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 outer holes + 1 hole through central spire top\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKaloud Lotus 1+, Lotus 1+3, foil, Provost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurkey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMIT-MITOV2-RUBY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × MIT Luxury Mitovation V2 Phunnel shisha bowl, Ruby colourway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat management device, shisha, charcoal, foil, grommet. Pair with a Kaloud Lotus 1+ or 1+3 for the cleanest HMD experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow red will my Ruby bowl actually be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base oxblood tone is consistent across pieces, but the depth of pooling at the stem varies. Some Ruby bowls run more uniform red across the body; others develop richer black-red pooling at the base where the glaze gathers thicker. The colour family will match — a deep, jewel-tone red with darker gradient — but the exact pattern is unique to your bowl. Read the handmade variation notes below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use dark leaf in this bowl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — but it'll burn faster than on a single-spire phunnel because the airflow is more open. If you typically smoke Tangiers, Trifecta, or other dark leaf brands, you'll likely want to pack the bowl tighter or use a Provost screen to slow the burn. If dark leaf is your primary tobacco, the Ashera architecture is the more natural pairing. Mixed packs work cleanly on the Mitovation V2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between Ruby and the other Mitovation V2 colourways?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust the glaze — same bowl, same architecture, same dimensions, same compatibility. Ruby is the deep red of the four colourways. The Mitovation V2 colourways are a visual choice, not a performance tier. 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That craft signature comes with a few honest realities worth knowing before your first session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px 18px; padding:0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eEach piece is unique.\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour tone, size, surface pattern, texture, and glaze pooling vary subtly from the listing photos. The shape, capacity range, and overall character will match — the exact look won't be identical to the stock image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eSurface marks are part of the craft.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bowls can arrive with light dust, traces of clay residue, fine surface scratches, small dents, or minor chips along the rim or foot. These are inherent to a handmade ceramic and do not affect smoking performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eHairline cracks and bleeding are normal for clay.\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural stoneware can develop fine hairline cracks during firing or after extended use, and a small amount of molasses bleeding through unglazed sections is part of how clay behaves. Neither affects how the bowl smokes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eRinse before your first session.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash the bowl in warm (not hot) water with a soft brush to remove any kiln dust or workshop residue before you pack it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#3d2817; font-style:italic;\"\u003eMass-produced bowls are identical because a machine made them. Every MIT bowl is different because a human did. 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The lighter unglazed clay shows through at the top edge — MIT's signature reveal of the stoneware underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne central spire, one hole.\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic phunnel geometry — heat draws through a single point at the crown of the spire, which slows the burn and keeps molasses in the bowl rather than the stem. The four-petal notch at the spire top is the MIT design mark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor dark leaf and mixes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The phunnel architecture is forgiving — handles dark leaf brands like Tangiers or Trifecta on a dense pack, and equally happy with controlled blonde-and-dark mixes. Not a Turkish bowl, so not the right tool for pure blonde-leaf cloud chasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for the Kaloud Lotus.\u003c\/strong\u003e 78 mm outer rim accepts the Lotus 1+ and Lotus 1+3 flush — both confirmed by our team. Foil and Provost setups also fit cleanly if you prefer manual heat control over an HMD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 to 15 g per pack.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-session capacity without crowding the bowl. The 93 mm height gives the tobacco column room to breathe between the spire and the rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwice-fired Turkish stoneware.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bisque-fired at 950°C, then glaze-fired between 1240 and 1280°C — high enough to vitrify the body and lock the food-safe glaze permanently. Embossed MIT mark on the stem face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFit \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the Kaloud Lotus 1+ and Lotus 1+3 sit flush on the 78 mm outer rim — we've tested both across the Ashera range. The 62 mm inner chamber gives the HMD a clean footprint without overhang. Traditional foil and Provost setups also work cleanly for smokers who prefer manual heat control. Standard hookah grommet seat, compatible with any modern stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash with warm (never hot) water and a soft brush between sessions. The food-safe glaze layer means the bowl won't carry flavour from one shisha to the next — swap freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkip the dish soap, abrasive cleaners, and dishwashers. Repeated dishwasher cycles can dull the glaze and stress the stoneware over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways let the bowl cool to room temperature before rinsing. Sudden temperature changes can crack fired clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore somewhere dry and temperature-stable. Don't stack bowls — clay-on-clay contact chips the rims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMIT Luxury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAshera Phunnel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCedar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-spire phunnel shisha bowl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlazed stoneware clay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood-safe, drip-gradient finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-stage — 950°C then 1240–1280°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInner Bowl Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–15 g (dark leaf or mixes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHole Structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 central spire, 1 hole through spire top\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpire Detail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 decorative notch cutouts at spire crown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKaloud Lotus 1+, Lotus 1+3, foil, Provost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurkey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMIT-ASHERA-CEDAR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × MIT Luxury Ashera Phunnel shisha bowl, Cedar colourway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat management device, shisha, charcoal, foil, grommet. Pair with a Kaloud Lotus 1+ or 1+3 for the cleanest HMD experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my Cedar bowl match the photos exactly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — and that's the point. Each Cedar piece is hand-glazed in small batches, so the sage-to-teal gradient runs differently across every bowl. The colour family will match — cedar-green tones, the lighter teal where the glaze pools, and the signature unglazed clay band at the rim — but the exact drip pattern is unique to your bowl. Read the handmade variation notes below for the full picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of shisha works best in this bowl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark leaf is the sweet spot — Tangiers, Trifecta, Azure, and Darkside all ride a phunnel cleanly because the architecture slows the burn. Blonde-and-dark mixes work too. If you're packing pure blonde leaf alone (Al Fakher, Adalya, Starbuzz), the airflow on a phunnel can feel tight — most blonde-leaf smokers prefer a multi-hole Turkish for unrestricted draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the glaze affect the smoking experience?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly slightly. The food-safe glaze layer on the Ashera makes the surface non-porous — flavours don't carry between sessions, and the bowl is much easier to clean. The trade-off versus an unglazed bowl is that the glaze doesn't develop the flavour-seasoning character that some dark-leaf purists prefer. For most smokers, the cleanability wins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:28px 0; background:#f7f1ea; border:1px solid #a76a3b; border-radius:2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:20px 24px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.2px; font-size:13px; color:#7a3e0e;\"\u003eHandmade in Turkey — What to Expect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eMIT stands for Made In Turkey.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every MIT bowl is fully handmade — hand-shaped, hand-finished, and twice-fired in small batches by Turkish ceramicists. That craft signature comes with a few honest realities worth knowing before your first session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px 18px; padding:0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eEach piece is unique.\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour tone, size, surface pattern, texture, and glaze pooling vary subtly from the listing photos. The shape, capacity range, and overall character will match — the exact look won't be identical to the stock image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eSurface marks are part of the craft.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bowls can arrive with light dust, traces of clay residue, fine surface scratches, small dents, or minor chips along the rim or foot. These are inherent to a handmade ceramic and do not affect smoking performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eHairline cracks and bleeding are normal for clay.\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural stoneware can develop fine hairline cracks during firing or after extended use, and a small amount of molasses bleeding through unglazed sections is part of how clay behaves. Neither affects how the bowl smokes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eRinse before your first session.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash the bowl in warm (not hot) water with a soft brush to remove any kiln dust or workshop residue before you pack it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#3d2817; font-style:italic;\"\u003eMass-produced bowls are identical because a machine made them. Every MIT bowl is different because a human did. 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At 87 mm tall with a six-hole traditional Turkish architecture, it's built for dark leaf and the longer, denser sessions that come with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark Leaf Specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eLotus 1+ Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eHandmade In Turkey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMIT Luxury DarkStar — Unglazed Turkish Bowl for Dark Leaf, 12–15 g Capacity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Shisha Bowl\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnglazed stoneware exterior.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stippled matte finish you can feel is raw vitrified clay, not glaze. Twice-fired (950°C then 1240–1280°C) so it's hard enough to take coal heat and porous enough to develop flavour character over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural double-curve silhouette.\u003c\/strong\u003e A stacked figure-eight form that's structurally unusual for a Turkish bowl. Visual identity from the first glance, before it ever sees a coal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix-hole traditional Turkish architecture.\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-hole base distributes heat across the tobacco pack instead of pulling through a single central column — exactly why dark leaf rides this style of bowl better than a phunnel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHMD or foil ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e Kaloud Lotus 1+ and 1+3 seat flush on the 72 mm rim. Foil setups with or without a Provost work just as cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 to 15 g capacity.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sweet spot for dark leaf packs that need a longer, more controlled session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by hand in Turkey.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pressed, finished, fired, and stamped with the embossed MIT mark by Turkish ceramicists in small batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFit \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 72 mm outer rim accepts the Kaloud Lotus 1+ and Lotus 1+3 with a flush seat — both confirmed by us in-store. Traditional aluminium foil setups work just as cleanly, with or without a Provost screen. The bowl sits on a standard hookah grommet, so it works with virtually any modern stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with warm (not hot) water and a soft brush after each session. The unglazed exterior absorbs flavour over time — some smokers dedicate the bowl to one flavour family for this reason.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid dish soap, abrasive cleaners, and dishwashers. Both can strip flavour character and damage the unglazed surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the bowl cool fully before rinsing — thermal shock cracks clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore dry in a temperature-stable spot. Avoid stacking bowls on top of each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMIT Luxury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDarkStar Turkish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-hole Turkish shisha bowl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStoneware clay, unglazed raw matte exterior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-stage — 950°C then 1240–1280°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInner Bowl Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–15 g (dark leaf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHole Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKaloud Lotus 1+, Lotus 1+3, foil, Provost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurkey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMIT-DARKSTAR-BLK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × MIT Luxury DarkStar Turkish shisha bowl, matte black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat management device, shisha, charcoal, foil, grommet. Pair with a Kaloud Lotus 1+ or 1+3 for the cleanest HMD experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the DarkStar fully unglazed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — both the exterior and the interior are raw stoneware. Unlike the rest of MIT's range, DarkStar carries no glaze coat. The trade-off is a slightly more porous surface that absorbs and develops flavour character over time, which is part of why it sits firmly in the dark leaf category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use foil instead of an HMD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The six-hole Turkish architecture was originally designed for foil packs long before HMDs existed. Foil with or without a Provost screen works cleanly, and many dark leaf smokers prefer foil for the more direct heat control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this compare to a phunnel bowl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA phunnel has a single raised spire that pulls heat through one central hole — favoured for blonde leaf and longer sessions with minimal molasses loss. A multi-hole Turkish like the DarkStar spreads heat across six points, which is what dark leaf needs to release flavour properly. 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Single-spire phunnel architecture, glazed stoneware, 12 to 15 g capacity, 93 mm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Spire Phunnel\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eLotus 1+ Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eHandmade In Turkey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMIT Luxury Ashera Tide — Cobalt Phunnel Bowl, Lotus 1+ Compatible\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Shisha Bowl\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCobalt drip across the body.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy cobalt glaze runs the full body, deepening toward indigo where it gathers at the stem. The unglazed cream band at the rim is the only break — MIT's standard clay reveal at the kiln contact line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentred spire, single draw.\u003c\/strong\u003e One point at the spire top routes all the airflow — the defining phunnel geometry. Heat sits over one focused area, the burn moves slow and even, and molasses stays in the bowl. The four-petal notch cut into the spire crown is the MIT design mark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark leaf and mixes territory.\u003c\/strong\u003e The phunnel architecture takes well to dark leaf brands — Tangiers, Trifecta, Azure, Darkside — and handles blonde-and-dark mixes without trouble. For pure blonde-leaf packs, a multi-hole Turkish gives you the looser draw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHMD seat at 78 mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 78 mm outer rim is dimensioned for the Kaloud Lotus 1+ and Lotus 1+3 — both seat flush. Foil-and-coal setups also fit cleanly if you'd rather not run an HMD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 to 15 g per session.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-session capacity without overfilling. The 93 mm height and 62 mm inner chamber give you the right depth for a controlled, even burn from edge to spire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStoneware fired twice in Turkey.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bisque firing at 950°C sets the body. The final glaze firing between 1240°C and 1280°C vitrifies the stoneware and locks the food-safe glaze permanently. The MIT mark is embossed on the stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFit \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Kaloud HMDs we stock — the Lotus 1+ and the Lotus 1+3 — seat flush on the 78 mm rim, confirmed in showroom testing across the full Ashera range. Foil setups with or without a Provost work just as cleanly. The standard hookah grommet seat means the bowl pairs with virtually any modern stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun warm water (never hot) through the bowl with a soft brush after each session. The food-safe glaze means flavours don't carry between sessions, so flavour-swapping is fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteer clear of dish soap, abrasive cleaners, and dishwashers — all three will degrade the glaze over repeated use and can stress the clay body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool the bowl fully before any rinse. Hot clay meeting cold water cracks the body, regardless of how well-fired it is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet it aside somewhere dry between sessions, and don't stack bowls on top of each other — clay-on-clay contact can chip the rims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMIT Luxury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAshera Phunnel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-spire phunnel shisha bowl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlazed stoneware clay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood-safe, cobalt drip-gradient finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-stage — 950°C then 1240–1280°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInner Bowl Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–15 g (dark leaf or mixes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHole Structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 central spire, 1 hole through spire top\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpire Detail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 decorative notch cutouts at spire crown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKaloud Lotus 1+, Lotus 1+3, foil, Provost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurkey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMIT-ASHERA-TIDE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × MIT Luxury Ashera Phunnel shisha bowl, Tide colourway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat management device, shisha, charcoal, foil, grommet. Pair with a Kaloud Lotus 1+ or 1+3 for the cleanest HMD experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow dark will my Tide bowl actually be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base glaze runs deep cobalt across the body, pooling toward indigo at the stem — that part is consistent. The intensity of the pooling varies between pieces; some Tide bowls run more evenly across the surface, others develop deeper indigo gradients toward the base. The unglazed cream band at the rim also lands slightly differently on each piece. Read the handmade variation notes below for the full picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this bowl with my existing stem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the bowl seats on a standard hookah grommet, the same rubber gasket that fits the vast majority of modern stems. For Khalil Mamoon, Shisha Stick, Steamulation, AOT, Amira, Moze, Wookah, and similar contemporary stems, the fit is standard. If your hookah uses a non-standard bowl seat (some vintage or specialty stems), measure the bowl port before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the colour age over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ashera glaze is fired between 1240°C and 1280°C and fully vitrified, which means the cobalt colour itself is permanent — it doesn't fade with use, sunlight exposure, or heat from the HMD. What does change over time is the unglazed clay sections (the cream rim and the stem foot), which gradually darken with absorbed molasses and smoke residue over many sessions. This is normal for clay and reversible with a deeper clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:28px 0; background:#f7f1ea; border:1px solid #a76a3b; border-radius:2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:20px 24px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.2px; font-size:13px; color:#7a3e0e;\"\u003eHandmade in Turkey — What to Expect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eMIT stands for Made In Turkey.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every MIT bowl is fully handmade — hand-shaped, hand-finished, and twice-fired in small batches by Turkish ceramicists. That craft signature comes with a few honest realities worth knowing before your first session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px 18px; padding:0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eEach piece is unique.\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour tone, size, surface pattern, texture, and glaze pooling vary subtly from the listing photos. The shape, capacity range, and overall character will match — the exact look won't be identical to the stock image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eSurface marks are part of the craft.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bowls can arrive with light dust, traces of clay residue, fine surface scratches, small dents, or minor chips along the rim or foot. These are inherent to a handmade ceramic and do not affect smoking performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eHairline cracks and bleeding are normal for clay.\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural stoneware can develop fine hairline cracks during firing or after extended use, and a small amount of molasses bleeding through unglazed sections is part of how clay behaves. Neither affects how the bowl smokes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eRinse before your first session.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash the bowl in warm (not hot) water with a soft brush to remove any kiln dust or workshop residue before you pack it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#3d2817; font-style:italic;\"\u003eMass-produced bowls are identical because a machine made them. Every MIT bowl is different because a human did. 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