{"product_id":"forest-trefoil-russian-shisha-vase","title":"Forest Trefoil Russian Shisha Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eSculpture, in glass. The Forest Trefoil breaks from the typical round-bodied shisha vase with a three-lobed architectural silhouette — a tri-pointed footprint flaring out from a tall central neck. Finished in deep translucent forest green that catches the light differently from every angle. Substantial, distinctive, and pairs cleanly with stems that lean modernist or industrial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSculpted Trefoil Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003e45mm Russian Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eMelbourne Stocked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eForest Trefoil Russian Shisha Vase — Sculpted Tri-Lobe Glass, 45mm Russian Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Shisha Vase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrefoil sculptural silhouette.\u003c\/strong\u003e A three-lobed footprint flaring out from a tall central column — a genuinely architectural break from the round-bodied Russian flare. The shape lowers the centre of gravity for stability while creating three distinct vertical planes that catch light from every angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep forest green colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Translucent rich green-teal tone fused into the glass at the molten stage — not painted, not coated. Reads dark and moody from a distance; reveals deep forest tones when light passes through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth pure glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e No etching, no cut work, no frit. The shape is the design. The silhouette does the visual work without competing decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRussian-standard 45mm neck.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs with any standard 45mm base grommet for a compressive seal across modern Russian-spec shisha pipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial wall thickness.\u003c\/strong\u003e The trefoil mould requires denser glass to hold the shape cleanly. Heavy, stable, with the kind of presence that anchors a stem rather than disappears under it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with modernist and industrial stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed steel, anodised black, gunmetal, gold — the architectural form holds its own next to modern stem finishes. A less natural fit for traditional Egyptian or ornate styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:28px 0; background:#faf6f0; border:1px solid #c4956c; 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:#6b4423;\"\u003eHandmade Glass — What to Expect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003eEach Russian-fit vase in this range is finished by hand in Russia. That craft signature comes with a few honest realities worth knowing before your first session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0 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 Glass tone, finish character, swirl, frit distribution, and decoration density vary subtly from the listing photos. The shape, colour family, and overall character will match — the exact pattern won't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003ePossible light surface marks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-finished glass can arrive with very minor surface scratches, fingerprints, or transit dust from the freight journey. These do not affect performance, seal, or longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eWash thoroughly before first use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glassware ships with packing residue and may carry transit dust. Rinse the inside and outside with warm (not hot) water and a soft brush before your first fill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0; color:#3d2817;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3d2817;\"\u003eNever use hot water on the base.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass cracks under thermal shock. Always wash with lukewarm water — never boiling, never straight from a hot tap. Do not place in a dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFit \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian-standard shisha pipes with a 45mm vase neck and grommet seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs cleanly with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoob (Mars, Classic, Professional grommet lines), Maklaud, Alpha, Conceptic, Geometry, Union, Japona, VZ, Mattpear, DSH, Soft Smoke, plus modern German and Polish brands using the 45mm grommet standard (Aladin modern, AMY Deluxe Russian-spec, Wookah, Dschinni, Neolux).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill not fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egyptian threaded stems (Khalil Mamoon, Shika, Sahara), magnetic-lock-only stems (Hoob Atom and similar), proprietary clamp systems (Steamulation Ultimate Gen II), or sealed glass-body designs (Oduman N-series).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase grommet not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with a 45mm shisha base grommet for a clean, airtight seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert the grommet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Press your 45mm base grommet flush into the vase neck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet the seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly dampen the grommet — it eases the stem in and protects the rubber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeat the stem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower with a gentle quarter-turn. The down-spout should sit ~15–20 mm below the water line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the diffuser\/down-port by 10–15 mm. Adjust to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePull-test:\u003c\/strong\u003e Block the hose mouthpiece and pull. No bubbles = airtight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with lukewarm water after each session — never hot on cold glass, never cold on warm. Hand-blown coloured glass dislikes thermal shock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe trefoil lobes can hold a small amount of water in the corners after rinsing — give the body a gentle tilt-and-shake to clear any pooled water before drying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColoured glass holds water marks slightly more visibly than clear — a quick rinse straight after each session keeps the finish crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor deeper cleans, use a soft bottle brush with mild detergent or a dilute lemon-and-bicarb soak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry the neck before re-seating the grommet — trapped moisture squeaks the seal and shortens grommet life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a flat, level surface. The wide trefoil footprint is exceptionally stable, but a soft mat under the base prevents knocks during cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid alcohol-based cleaners — they can dull glass over time. Citric acid soaks are fine for limescale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Fixes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir leaking on first pull?\u003c\/strong\u003e Re-seat the grommet — uneven insertion is the usual culprit. If it still hisses, try a thicker grommet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem sitting loose?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grommet's undersized — step up a thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem won't seat fully?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grommet's oversized — step down a thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater pooling in the trefoil corners?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tilt the vase 30–45° to each lobe in turn and let gravity do the work — easier than trying to pat-dry the recesses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEssentials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForest Trefoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement shisha vase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-blown coloured glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour \/ Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTranslucent deep forest green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilhouette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrefoil \/ three-lobed architectural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 mm Russian fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressive grommet seal (plug-in)\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 × Forest Trefoil shisha vase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBase grommet, stem, bowl, hose, and tray are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this fit my shisha pipe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your stem inserts into the vase via a 45 mm rubber or silicone grommet, the Forest Trefoil is built for that standard. Modern Russian, German, and Polish shisha pipes overwhelmingly use this fit. If your stem screws onto the vase (Egyptian style) or uses a brand-specific magnetic-only or clamp connector, it will not seal here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the trefoil shape affect smoke quality or water behaviour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The internal volume is comparable to a standard Russian flare base — the trefoil shape is purely external. Water level, draw resistance, and filtration behave identically to any other 45 mm Russian-fit vase. The only practical difference is that water may pool slightly more in the lobed corners on rinsing, so give the body a gentle tilt-and-shake to clear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the forest green colour fade over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The colour is fused into the glass at the molten stage — not painted, dyed, or coated on the surface. Cleaning, water exposure, and normal session use will not affect the finish. The only risk to coloured glass is thermal shock from sudden temperature shifts, which damages the glass itself rather than the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it sit properly on a stem with a wide tray?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The trefoil base footprint is wider than the diameter of a standard Russian flare, so it actually adds stability under most modern trays rather than reducing it. Centre the stem on the trefoil's vertical axis when seating; the vase will balance evenly across all three lobes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship worldwide from Melbourne, Australia. 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