Quote Originally Posted by RedLocks
might have been different at some point but Rastas across the world have been using these and ones like the next attachment for a very long time. Both are called chalice or chalwa (chillums/kutchies are sometimes also referred to in this manner), you'll often hear references to the before mentioned terms in Reggae music, most people got no idea what it means, just that it has something to do with Ganja.(see Ras Trent lol)

Some people use rubber tubing in the construction but of course the use of rubber piping is discouraged as it is not natural. They aren't really "recreational" smoking devices, rather ceremonial for lack of a better term.

The "kutchie" part is basically a chillum affixed onto the body of the pipe , a smoking device introduced to the Caribbean by Coolies (indentured servants of Indian heritage brought in to work the plantations) Actually many parts of Indian culture and their religions influenced the Caribbean culture and even found it's way into the Rastafari movement.
I'm thinking of making a couple chillums. Matter of fact, got one drilled, just need to shape it. Lazy, chair lock, Holiday blahs...............:S2: