Pipes
Unless I’m greatly mistaken, these are the pipes that one uses to smoke ganja? I remember seeing these in little shops on my way home from school as well, and wondering what they were. Back then, I figured they were some special attachment to be used on taps. My curiosity continues unabated and I’m still wondering whether these aren’t illegal. If I’m right, they are…sort of.
I could be wrong, however. Does anybody know what these things are used for? I didn’t have the nerve to walk up to the shopkeeper and ask him. He didn’t seem perturbed by my taking photographs though.
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March 12th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
where did you find these in mumbai? I broke mine last year have been searching since!!!
and yes they are used to smoke weed
March 12th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chillum_%28pipe%29
You could substitute narcotics with tobacco leaves and consume heavy doses of nicotine; this justification possibly makes it possible for vendors to sell these items. It could also be a whistle holder.
March 12th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Oops. I just noticed that you already have that link in your post.
March 13th, 2008 at 6:09 am
I think they are the holders for the front end of a hose pipe generally used for gardening
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March 13th, 2008 at 11:42 am
@ Brad: Whistle-holder?
@ Rambler: LOL…I thought something similar except they’re made of clay.
March 13th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
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April 12th, 2008 at 11:58 am
aah and to think i had to go all the way to haridwar to buy myself a few of those.