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As promised, this is the second part of the article regarding Moroccan lanterns. Enjoy

Not only are the glass patterns of Moroccan lanterns unique, but the lanterns themselves are also available in various shapes – diamond, hexagonal, triangular, square, and even hot air balloon. Some lanterns can use candles, like in ancient times, but others come fully wired and modernized to accommodate light bulbs. These handmade lanterns were created using an ancient tradition passed down from generation to generation, making each individual piece a work of North African art. No two lanterns are exactly alike! What can a Moroccan lantern do for your backyard décor? Add a splash of color, a hint of mystique, or create a theme. Your Moroccan lantern purchase can reflect many things about your character; it can be a symbol of distinctive taste, a sign that you support local artisans, a flash of cultural heritage, or a spiritual design to invite ancient protection into your home.   

Light décor is all about establishing a mood. In fact, lighting can affect the emotions much like eating a proper breakfast, going for a jog or receiving a loving embrace. Unless you live in

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This is the first part of an article discussing Moroccan lanterns.

It’s a humid August evening: the sun is setting against a crimson, flamingo pink and golden sky; the purple twilight has begun to rise in the distance. You’re lying on a floating lounge chair in your reflective turquoise pool with a glass of wine in hand. Take a deep breath and smell the jasmine tree, listen to the palms rustling in the breeze. Life is good… but it’s getting dark. You’d like to enjoy this time with a few loved ones, perhaps dry off by the blazing orange glow of the fire. What you need is a few Moroccan lanterns to provide a sultry, mystical ambiance to your backyard enjoyment.

Torches are neat, but they often tip over and require constant refueling. Pod lights along the garden or walkway also create that ideal night mood; however, they don’t provide enough practical light to see people’s faces or get things done. Purple bug-attracting lights give off a more comfortable glow, but no one wants to be surrounded by a plague of insects or hear the constant “zapping” of bugs meeting their unfortunate demise. And the abrasive garage lighting simply won’t do, unless you’re Corey Hart, “wearing your sunglasses at night.”  

This is where Moroccan lanterns have stepped in as a perfect solution. With a stained glass covering, light is diffused in a soft, pleasing way, emanating geometric patterns of olive green, cornflower blue, mauve, gold, and other non-abrasive colors. The colorful shadows capture the heart in an almost spiritual way as you gaze upon them, whisking away your mind to the Sahara Desert or Moroccan marketplace, much like reading a story from 1,0001 Arabian Nights.

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