dallah
A dallah is a traditional Arabic coffee pot used for brewing and serving coffee, especially in the Arabian Peninsula and Gulf states. The pot's most recognizable form has a bulbous lower body, a long curved spout, a high domed lid, and a looping handle opposite the spout. The spout's length and shape are designed to pour in a smooth stream and minimize spills. Materials range from brass and copper to silver or plated metal, and craftsmen often decorate dallahs with engravings, niello, or calligraphic motifs.
Dallahs are closely associated with gahwa, the lightly spiced Arabic coffee poured in small cups during social
Today, dallahs continue to symbolize hospitality; while many are collectible antiques, contemporary versions are used in