{"product_id":"purple-russian-shisha-vase","title":"Purple Russian Shisha Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaturated, jewel-toned, and unapologetic. The Purple is a hand-blown Russian-fit shisha vase finished in a vivid amethyst-purple — the choice when you want your base to be part of the visual conversation, not the quiet partner. Pairs with chrome and brushed steel for clean contrast, or matte black to let the colour carry the room. Weighty in the hand, alive on the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Blown Jewel Tone\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003e45mm Russian Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eMelbourne Stocked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePurple Russian Shisha Vase — Vivid Amethyst Hand-Blown Glass, 45mm Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Shisha Vase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaturated jewel-tone amethyst.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid translucent purple that catches and refracts light differently as the room shifts — cooler magenta-purple in shadow, brighter under direct light. The colour reads alive on the stem, not flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatement, not safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour does the work. Built for stem owners who want the base to anchor the visual conversation rather than blend into a setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTone fused into the glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e The amethyst colour is mixed in at the molten stage — not painted, dipped, or sprayed on. Cleaning, water exposure, and normal session use will not affect the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Russian flare profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide, low-set body sweeping into a tall sculpted neck. Same iconic shape language as the rest of the Russian-fit lineup — the colour is the variable, not the shape.\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 Thick rolled lip, weighty body, even glass mass throughout. Cleans easily, resists the chips and stress that plague thin-stock decorative glass.\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 glass dislikes thermal shock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTinted 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 flat-bottomed flare is 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 marks won't budge?\u003c\/strong\u003e A short citric acid soak (one tablespoon in warm water, 30 minutes) clears mineral deposits without abrasives.\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\u003ePurple\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 tinted glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour \/ Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTranslucent vivid amethyst purple\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 × Purple 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 Purple 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\u003eHow does the purple read on different stems?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amethyst tone is most striking against cool metals — chrome, brushed steel, polished nickel, and matte black all let the colour pop without competing. Gunmetal grey is a strong match too. Warm metals (brass, gold, copper, rose gold) clash with the magenta undertones in this purple — possible to make work intentionally for a maximalist setup, but the cool-metal pairing is the safer aesthetic call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this real glass, or coloured plastic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure hand-blown glass — the weight in the hand is the giveaway. Vivid coloured shisha vases sometimes raise this question because saturated tints can read synthetic at first glance, but the amethyst here is achieved by mixing colour into the glass at the molten stage. The wall thickness, weight, and rolled lip are all consistent with quality hand-blown glassware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship worldwide from Melbourne, Australia. Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm AEST.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Essentials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48705617395850,"sku":null,"price":89.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0364\/1370\/2282\/files\/essentials-purple-russian-shisha-vase-the-premium-way.jpg?v=1777461514","url":"https:\/\/www.thepremiumway.com.au\/products\/purple-russian-shisha-vase","provider":"The Premium Way","version":"1.0","type":"link"}