{"product_id":"mit-luxury-mitovation-v2-phunnel-bowl-sapphire","title":"MIT Luxury Mitovation V2 Phunnel Bowl - Sapphire","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep cobalt-navy across the body, pooling indigo where the glaze gathers at the stem — the colour of fine corundum sapphire. Sister mineral to ruby (both varieties of the same crystal, coloured by chromium for red and by iron and titanium for blue). Sourced historically from Kashmir, Ceylon, and the Anakie sapphire fields in central Queensland. Mitovation V2 architecture: 5+1 hole hybrid, 15 to 18 g pack.\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 Sapphire — Lotus 1+ Compatible Phunnel Bowl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Shisha Bowl\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCobalt with indigo pooling.\u003c\/strong\u003e The glaze runs deep cobalt across the body and pools to indigo where it gathers at the base of the stem. Each Sapphire piece shows the gradient slightly differently — some bowls hold a more uniform cobalt across the body, others develop richer indigo at the base. The unglazed band at the rim is MIT's standard kiln contact line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive-around-one hole pattern.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Mitovation V2 architecture: five outer holes ringed around the edge of the bowl and one through the centre of the spire. Six airflow points distributing heat across the pack rather than concentrating it at a single point. The four-petal notch cut into the spire crown is MIT's design mark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-draw blonde leaf bowl.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Mitovation V2 is built around blonde leaf and mixes — Al Fakher, Adalya, Starbuzz, Fumari, Social Smoke. The five-hole airflow keeps the draw open and the pack burning evenly. Dark leaf works but moves through faster than on a single-spire phunnel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWider rim, stable HMD platform.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 80 mm outer rim takes both the Kaloud Lotus 1+ and Lotus 1+3 — both seat flush. The wider footprint compared to most single-spire phunnels means the HMD doesn't shift over a long session, which matters with the Lotus 1+3 in particular when you're cycling lid positions during a smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 to 18 g pack range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-session capacity for the bowl size — pack enough shisha for a generous solo session or a shared two-person sit without overfilling. The 68 mm inner chamber gives the tobacco room to breathe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-fired in MIT's Turkish workshop.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twice-fired in MIT's Turkish workshop — 950°C bisque, then 1240 to 1280°C glaze fire. The clay vitrifies through the body, the glaze locks permanently, and the MIT mark is embossed into the stem face. Standard MIT process across the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFit \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeats both Kaloud HMDs flush — the Lotus 1+ and Lotus 1+3 — on the 80 mm outer rim, confirmed across the Mitovation V2 range. The wide rim relative to single-spire phunnels gives an exceptionally stable HMD platform across long sessions. Foil and Provost setups also work cleanly for manual heat control. Standard hookah grommet seat — pairs with any modern stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash the bowl with warm (not hot) water and a soft brush after each session. The food-safe glaze means flavours don't carry between sessions, so swapping shisha is fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBypass dish soap, abrasive cleaners, and dishwashers — all three will degrade the glaze over repeated cycles and stress the clay body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrain from rinsing until the bowl is fully cool. Thermal shock — hot clay against cold water — cracks fired stoneware more reliably than any other handling mistake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay bowls flat somewhere dry between sessions, and don't stack — 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\u003eSapphire\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, 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\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-SAPPHIRE\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, Sapphire 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 blue is the cobalt — closer to navy or royal blue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloser to navy. The Sapphire glaze is a deep cobalt that tilts blue-black at the rim and pools toward indigo at the stem. It's the darkest of the four Mitovation V2 colourways while still reading clearly blue, not black. The exact tone shifts subtly between pieces — some bowls run more saturated, others let more of the gradient show. Read the handmade variation notes below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean out the airflow holes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter each session, the airflow holes can collect cooked molasses — particularly with stickier blonde-leaf shishas. Use a soft pipe cleaner or a thin brush dipped in warm water to clear each of the six holes. Never use sharp tools or metal picks — they can chip the glaze inside the holes. A few minutes per session keeps the airflow consistent across the life of the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the colour change when the bowl heats up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The glaze on every MIT bowl is fully vitrified at 1240 to 1280°C, which is far hotter than any HMD or charcoal session will reach. The cobalt colour is locked permanently. You may notice the bowl looks slightly different in different lighting, but the glaze itself doesn't shift during use. The only visible change over many sessions is the unglazed clay sections (rim and stem foot) gradually darkening with absorbed smoke residue.\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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