Meerschaum can be found in various areas around Turkey, each deposit differs slightly in quality. These Mini  meerschaums are ideal for getting the taste of a meerschaum pipe without breaking the bank, they have very small bowls for a short smoke

The porous nature of Meerschaum makes for a cool, dry and very clean smoke. Over time these pipes colour from yellow, orange, red, and amber with the smoke and nicotine the pipe absorbs. Due to this ability, Meerschaum pipes do not need breaking in and the cake (carbon build up) should be kept thin. Meerschaum is fragile, like any clay pipe and should be treated with care. If looked after these pipes will last not only years, but generations.