Marijuana legalization has slowly been picking up in the United States. In line with this, more and more marijuana paraphernalia have been surfacing to aid those who make use of the drug for various purposes.

Enter the Aura Water Pipe, a new-school water bong that carries a minimalist yet beautiful and ergonomic design that can actually pass off as home decoration.

With its simple yet luxurious and classy design, this project by Western Washington University students Mauricio Romano, Jordan Steranka, Tai Geng and Paul Kalousek, surpasses the long-gone stereotype of pot-smoking hippies that boast of rainbow hues and tie-dyes.

The Aura Water Pipe is designed and manufactured from stainless steel, PCABS plastic, and brass parts. These materials ensure that the bong is durable, less fragile and less breakable than majority of the ones currently in the market.

Another thing that's great about this bong is that all its parts can be disassembled, making it easier to clean, especially in those hard to reach areas. Not only that, but it's dishwasher safe too!

According to If It's Hip, It's Here:

"A holding place for the hand is created by the branches of Aura's mouthpiece, providing intuitive control and comfort. In addition, the wrist and neck of the user are in a neutral position when smoking thanks to the angle of the mouthpiece. Lost lighters are no longer a problem, as space withinthe mouthpiece is provided to store one when not in use."

The Aura Water Pipe was a runner-up in the Consumer Product category of the 2015 Core 77 design awards. Check out the photos in the slideshow to take a look at this contemporary bong.

Unfortunately, the device is not yet available for sale. But surely this exceptional tool will gradually pick up and start selling like hotcakes. The Aura Water Pipe's patent is currently pending.

Get to know more about the Aura Water Pipe through their Facebook Page, their website, or their Behance page.