New From Kaloud: Everything We Are Releasing This Season
Last updated: November 11, 2026 · Written by Kaloud Editorial Team · Reviewed by Reza Bavar
This is the largest group of new products Kaloud has released at once in years. They were designed over the same stretch of time, and they share one idea: let the material be the design. A vessel you can see through. A flagship dressed in real olive wood. A traditional bowl in fired clay with stainless steel inside. A rod cut from marine-grade steel, with a machined aluminum sleeve over it.
Below is every release, in the order we would explain them to a friend: what it is, what it is made of, who it is for, and what to pair it with. Specifications come from the Kaloud product pages. Where a specification has not been published yet, we say so.
Key facts
- Krysalis Anqa: a cube hookah with a clear acrylic vessel on a resin stone base. Simurgh (large) and Fawkes (compact). Core System about $359 to $449; Bundle about $549 to $599 at the time of writing.
- Anqa Ice Edition Resin Base: a sculpted alternative base, no two alike. About $99 (Small) and $119 (Large).
- Eltheria 2.0 Olive Wood System: the flagship 2.0 platform in natural olive wood with Dark Bronze metal. Bundle and accessory box configurations released alongside.
- Samsaris Kore Tall Traditional bowl: Qi (red clay) or Dao (black clay), 15 g or 30 g, with a 316L stainless steel component. About $50.
- Aeolis Hose Auris 2.0: the next generation Aeolis hose in the Auris expression. Final dimensions to be published at release.
- Krysalis Extension Rod (316 stainless steel, two lengths) and Extension Sleeve (6061 aluminum, three finishes). About $40 to $50 each.
- Pyris editions: olive wood Vestara tongs and olive wood Aeolis hose, matched to the Olive Wood Eltheria.
Key takeaways
- One thread runs through every release: the material is the design. Clear acrylic, olive wood, fired clay, 316 stainless steel, 6061 aluminum.
- The Anqa is the first Krysalis built to stay in view. Buy the Bundle for a complete setup, the Core System if you already own a Lotus, bowl and hose.
- The Olive Wood Eltheria, the Pyris tongs and the Pyris hose are one matched set. No two pieces of olive wood share a grain.
- Rods add height, sleeves add finish. Match the rod to your system size, then the sleeve to the rod.
- Ayara filtration shapes flavor. No filter makes smoking safe.
What is the Krysalis Anqa?
The Kaloud Krysalis Anqa is our first cube hookah. The water vessel is clear acrylic in a sculpted cube form, with removable inner and outer tube assemblies, an integrated purge, a bowl port on top and a resin stone support base underneath. It is the Krysalis platform rethought as an object you leave out.
It comes in two sizes, both named for legendary birds. The Simurgh is the large cube at 189.5 x 189.5 x 232.5 mm and takes 220 to 260 mL of water. The Fawkes is the compact cube at 166 x 164 x 200 mm and takes 160 to 190 mL. Three finishes each pair the core with its own stone-colored base: Original (Argis Silver core, Carrara White base), Auris (gold core, Travertine Beige base) and Niris (black core, Charcoal Grey base).
The Core System includes the cube, its matched base and three Ayara filter pods; you bring your own bowl, heat management device and hose. The Anqa Hookah Bundle adds a Samsaris Kore Qi Tall 30 g red clay bowl, an Aeolis Nirvaya hose with the shorter handle, a Lotus I+3 matched to your finish, a Sitra diffuser pack and the Selestia Breathing Light. The Ice Edition Resin Base is a separate, sculpted alternative base with the look of carved ice, in a Large size for the Simurgh and a Small size for the Fawkes.
The names carry the story. Krysalis is the chrysalis, the sealed case in which a form remakes itself before it emerges with wings. The Anqa is the great bird of Arabic legend, so rare its name became a byword for a thing that exists but is almost never seen. Persian tradition tells the same bird as the Simurgh, who in the Shahnameh nests on the Alborz peaks, raises the infant Zal and returns with a healing feather when his family needs her most. The Greeks told it as the phoenix, which burns and rises from its own ash; Fawkes is a phoenix's name. The large cube takes the name of the ancient Persian bird of wisdom. The compact cube takes the name of the bird reborn. The full story and every specification are in our guide, Meet the Kaloud Anqa: a cube hookah, explained.
What is the Eltheria 2.0 Olive Wood System?
The Krysalis Eltheria 2.0 Olive Wood System dresses our flagship 2.0 platform in natural olive wood and Dark Bronze metal. Beneath the wood it is the Eltheria 2.0 unchanged: the sealed stainless steel architecture, the unibody dome with its integrated chamber, and Ayara activated carbon filtration in the airpath.
Olive wood is a natural material, so the grain and figure vary from piece to piece and no two systems carry exactly the same pattern. It follows the Shou Sugi Ban black wood Eltheria as an edition defined by its material rather than by decoration. A bundle configuration and a matching accessory box are released alongside it. The system ships in a 44 x 36 x 37 cm box at 7 kg, with the Kaloud manufacturer warranty registered against your order.
Care for the wood is simple: keep it dry, wipe it with a soft cloth and never soak it. Rinse the vessels with warm water and let every component dry before reassembly. Our guide to using the Krysalis Eltheria covers setup for the platform.
What is the Samsaris Kore Tall Traditional bowl?
Many people pack a traditional head by feel and do not want to relearn a bowl. The Samsaris Kore Tall Traditional brings the Kore line's clay to that classic format. It comes as the Qi in red clay or the Dao in black clay, each in a 15 g or 30 g nominal capacity, and each built from fired clay, high-temperature silicone and a 316L stainless steel component. Every bowl ships with a mesh tobacco catching net.
Like every Samsaris Kore, the clay is porous. Session by session it takes on the imprint of what you smoke, which is why Kaloud describes it as a living clay and why care is water only, never soap. Let the bowl cool fully, rinse, and let it dry completely before the next session. Choose 15 g for a smaller pack and shorter sessions, 30 g when the gathering runs long. The boxed bowl measures 11 x 11 x 12.5 cm and weighs 0.45 kg. About $50 at the time of writing.
For pairing a Kore bowl with a specific Lotus, see which Samsaris bowl fits your Kaloud Lotus, or email interact@kaloud.com with a photo of your setup.
What is the Aeolis Hose Auris 2.0?
The Aeolis Hose Auris 2.0 is the next generation of our Aeolis hose in the Auris expression: a black woven exterior over a food-grade platinum-cured silicone core, finished with wood, stainless steel and aluminum hardware.
The hose is the one part of a hookah you hold all session, and it should add nothing to the draw. Platinum-cured silicone is odorless and tasteless, so the hose does not flavor the smoke and does not carry the ghost of the last bowl into the next one. Final hose dimensions and full fitment details, including adapters and tip compatibility, will be published at release. If you run a specific setup and want to confirm fit, email interact@kaloud.com with a photo of your hookah.
What do the Krysalis Extension Rod and Sleeve do?
They add height to a compatible Krysalis system. The rod is the structure. The sleeve is the finish over it. Both are optional: a Krysalis system is complete without them and taller with them.
The Krysalis System Extension Rod raises the upper connection of a compatible Krysalis hookah in one machined piece. Each rod is 316 stainless steel, a corrosion-resistant marine-grade alloy, 20 mm in diameter, with a threaded tip. The Krysalis System Extension Sleeve is machined from 6061 aluminum, slides over the matching rod with no tools or hardware, and comes in Argis Silver, Auris Gold or Niris Black so the extended system reads as one finish. The petal silicone pads on the rod are a wear item, and a three-piece replacement set is sold separately.
Krysalis Extension Rod and Sleeve sizes (Kaloud product data).
| Part | Material | Length | Diameter | Pairs with | Price at the time of writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Extension Rod | 316 stainless steel | 159.7 mm (6.29 in) | 20 mm | Small sleeve, Small Krysalis system | About $40 |
| Long Extension Rod | 316 stainless steel | 312.7 mm (12.31 in) | 20 mm | Large sleeve, Large Krysalis system | About $50 |
| Small Extension Sleeve | 6061 aluminum | 162.4 mm (6.39 in) | 25 mm outside | Short rod | About $40 |
| Large Extension Sleeve | 6061 aluminum | 316 mm (12.44 in) | 25 mm outside | Long rod | About $50 |
Rod lengths include the threaded tip. Sleeves come in Argis Silver, Auris Gold and Niris Black in both sizes. If you are not sure which size your Krysalis takes, email interact@kaloud.com with a photo before ordering. For the difference between the two alloys, see our guide to aluminum vs stainless steel hookahs.
What are the Pyris olive wood editions?
Pyris is Kaloud's olive wood expression, and two accessories join it this season. The Olive Wood Vestara Tongs bring the grain to the tool you reach for most during a session, the one that lifts, turns and places lit charcoal. The Olive Wood Aeolis Hose runs a dark gunmetal braid the length of the hose, with copper-gold colored hardware at the ends and an olive wood handle, over the Aeolis standard of platinum-cured medical-grade silicone that is odorless and tasteless.
Both coordinate with the Eltheria 2.0 Olive Wood System, and because olive wood is natural, no two pairs of tongs and no two handles look exactly alike. The tongs ship in a 21 x 10 x 5.3 cm box at 0.24 kg. Care for both is the same: let them cool, wipe clean, keep the wood dry.
What is the Selestia Breathing Light?
The Kaloud Selestia Breathing LED Light is included in the Anqa Hookah Bundle and sold on its own. It is designed to fit the Krysalis systems and lights in time with the session, glowing with each draw. Colors and effects are set from the Kaloud App. Inside a clear acrylic cube, the effect is the whole vessel lit from within. About $60 at the time of writing.
Every release at a glance
Kaloud releases this season, with materials and prices at the time of writing.
| Product | What it is | Materials | Options | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krysalis Anqa Core System | Cube hookah with matched base and three Ayara pods | Clear acrylic vessel, resin stone base | Simurgh or Fawkes; Original, Auris, Niris | About $359 to $449 |
| Krysalis Anqa Hookah Bundle | Core System plus Kore Qi Tall 30 g bowl, Aeolis Nirvaya hose, finish-matched Lotus I+3, Sitra pack, Selestia light | As above, plus clay, silicone, stainless steel | Simurgh or Fawkes; Original, Auris, Niris | About $549 to $599 |
| Anqa Ice Edition Resin Base | Sculpted alternative base, no two alike | Resin; Large adds silicone, aluminum, stainless steel; Small adds food-grade silicone | Large (Simurgh) or Small (Fawkes) | About $99 to $119 |
| Eltheria 2.0 Olive Wood System | Flagship 2.0 platform in natural olive wood | Olive wood, Dark Bronze metal, sealed stainless steel architecture | System; bundle and accessory box released alongside | See product page |
| Samsaris Kore Tall Traditional | Traditional head format in Kore clay, mesh net included | Fired clay, high-temperature silicone, 316L stainless steel component | Qi (red) or Dao (black); 15 g or 30 g | About $50 |
| Aeolis Hose Auris 2.0 | Next generation Aeolis hose, Auris expression | Black weave, platinum-cured silicone core, wood, stainless steel, aluminum | One version | See product page |
| Krysalis Extension Rod | Raises the upper connection of a compatible Krysalis | 316 stainless steel | Short 159.7 mm or Long 312.7 mm | About $40 to $50 |
| Krysalis Extension Sleeve | Finish layer over the rod | 6061 aluminum | Small or Large; Argis, Auris, Niris | About $40 to $50 |
| Olive Wood Vestara Tongs (Pyris) | Charcoal tongs in olive wood | Olive wood | One version | See product page |
| Olive Wood Aeolis Hose (Pyris) | Aeolis hose with olive wood handle | Gunmetal braid, platinum-cured silicone, olive wood, copper-gold colored hardware | One version | See product page |
What pairs with what?
A hookah is a system, and the parts work best when they are chosen together. Four ways to build with this season's releases:
- Building an Anqa setup. The Bundle is the fast path: cube, bowl, hose, finish-matched Lotus I+3, Sitra pack and Selestia light in one box. Add the Ice Edition base when you want the cube to stand on something sculpted.
- Going olive wood. The Eltheria 2.0 Olive Wood System with the Pyris Vestara tongs and the Pyris Aeolis hose makes one matched natural-wood set.
- Keeping a classic setup. The Kore Tall Traditional bowl in Qi or Dao under a Lotus I+3 keeps the traditional head format and removes the foil. Confirm the pairing for your Lotus model on the product page or with interact@kaloud.com.
- Raising a Krysalis. Match the rod to your system size, Short for Small and Long for Large, then choose the sleeve in your system's finish.
Frequently asked questions
When will the new Kaloud products be available?
The releases are rolling out on kaloud.com now. Each product page shows availability by model, size and finish. Final dimensions for the Aeolis Hose Auris 2.0 will be published at release.
What is the difference between the Anqa Simurgh and Fawkes?
Size. The Simurgh is the large cube at 189.5 x 189.5 x 232.5 mm and takes 220 to 260 mL of water. The Fawkes is the compact cube at 166 x 164 x 200 mm and takes 160 to 190 mL. The engineering and finishes are the same.
Is the Eltheria 2.0 Olive Wood System the same hookah as the other Eltheria 2.0 editions?
Yes. Beneath the wood it is the same 2.0 platform: sealed stainless steel architecture, the unibody dome with integrated chamber, and Ayara activated carbon filtration in the airpath. The olive wood and Dark Bronze metal are the edition.
Will every Olive Wood system look the same?
No. Olive wood is a natural material, so the grain and figure vary from system to system. The same is true of the Pyris tongs and hose handle.
Do the Kore Tall Traditional bowls work with a Lotus heat management device?
They are built in the traditional head format in 15 g and 30 g capacities. Pairing details for each Lotus model are on the product page, and interact@kaloud.com can confirm your exact setup from a photo.
Will the Extension Rod fit my Krysalis?
The rods and sleeves are optional accessories sized for the corresponding Small and Large Krysalis systems. Match the rod length to your system, then the sleeve to the rod. If you are unsure which size your system takes, email interact@kaloud.com with a photo.
Does Ayara filtration make the new systems safer?
No. Ayara is activated carbon filtration in the airpath. Activated carbon adsorbs some gases and particles, which shapes flavor. No filter makes smoking safe or reduces its health risks.
Related reading
- Meet the Kaloud Anqa: a cube hookah, explained
- Aluminum vs stainless steel hookahs
- The best luxury hookahs
- Which Samsaris bowl fits your Kaloud Lotus?
- What is a hookah heat management device?
- Hookah gifts for him
References
- Kaloud. Kaloud Krysalis Anqa Core System product page. kaloud.com/products/kaloud-krysalis-anqa-core-system. Accessed November 2026.
- Kaloud. Kaloud Krysalis Anqa Hookah Bundle product page. kaloud.com/products/kaloud-krysalis-anqa-hookah-bundle. Accessed November 2026.
- Kaloud. Kaloud Anqa Ice Edition Resin Base product page. kaloud.com/products/kaloud-anqa-ice-edition-resin-base. Accessed November 2026.
- Kaloud. Kaloud Krysalis Eltheria 2.0 Olive Wood System product page. kaloud.com/products/kaloud-krysalis-eltheria-2-0-olive-wood-system. Accessed November 2026.
- Kaloud. Kaloud Samsaris Kore Tall Traditional Hookah Bowl product page. kaloud.com/products/kaloud-samsaris-kore-traditional-hookah-bowl. Accessed November 2026.
- Kaloud. Kaloud Aeolis Hose Auris 2.0 product page. kaloud.com/products/kaloud-aeolis-hose-auris-2-0. Accessed November 2026.
- Kaloud. Kaloud Krysalis System Extension Rod and Extension Sleeve product pages. kaloud.com/products/kaloud-krysalis-system-extension-rod; kaloud.com/products/kaloud-krysalis-system-extension-sleeve. Accessed November 2026.
- Kaloud. Kaloud Olive Wood Vestara Tongs and Olive Wood Aeolis Hookah Hose product pages. Accessed November 2026.
- Kaloud. Kaloud Selestia Breathing LED Light product page. kaloud.com/products/selestia-breathing-led. Accessed November 2026.
About the author: The Kaloud Editorial Team writes Kaloud's guides on heat management, hookah hardware and care.
Reviewed by: Reza Bavar, founder, CEO and lead designer of Kaloud. He designed the Kaloud Lotus heat management device in 2012 and has led the design of every Kaloud product since, including the Krysalis hookah systems and the Samsaris bowls. His work is protected by patents in the United States and abroad.
