Moroccan Lanterns
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.
second part of the article to be posted tomorrow. We are continuously posting new unique Moroccan decor pieces as we get them. Please visit us for more ideas and inspiration.