Moroccan Lanterns are gaining immense popularity in recent times. If you want to add an exotic and mysterious touch to your office, home or exterior, then Moroccan lanterns are just the thing for you. These lanterns boast of a rich history and their design is the combination of several cultures –European, African, Indian and Persian. They give a rustic feel and enhance the beauty of the room.
You can appreciate the beauty only they are lit up in a room that is darkened. Light filters softly through the intricate patterns of metal cut-work and colored glass, creating a wonderful “starry” canopy.
The design of these lantern has its roots in the Moroccan and Moorish and architecture. Morocco has always had a locational advantage. It is situated between Europe, Africa and Asia. As a result this country has received immense cultural inputs from Persia, Arab, Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. Morocco has always been a cultural conduit for the fusion of all the cultures. This fusion can be easily seen in the unique design of these lanterns.
The conventional hanging lanterns are generally made out of rustic brass, tinted stained glass and or wrought iron metalwork. The metalwork framework is tremendously elaborate and at times breathtakingly beautiful. These lanterns are conventionally designed to hold tea lights or candles. Blue and amber are two of the most commonly used colors in Moroccan lanterns. However, you will see also a large number of colorful lanterns in beautiful combination of high-spirited colors of red, green, orange and yellow.
They are the latest craze in decoration of homes and offices because they provide an innovative way to add a striking touch both to your indoor as well as outdoor setting.. These unique lanterns bring a different ambiance and tone to any room. They also decorate the ignored and overlooked areas of your homes such as bookshelves , staircase, home entrances and floor corners with a unique sense of style
You can hang many of the Moroccan lanterns in or around trees or big central objects to generate a wonderful lighting scene during night-time. You can use this method of decoration in a wide variety of themed events such as the parties and weddings. These lanterns are also used extensively in several themed restaurants.
These lanterns produce a stunning captivating effect by spreading the light through perforated frames and colored glasses. The peaceful light makes it a perfect choice for places where relaxation is vital such as Japanese gardens or yoga studios.
With all the remarkable traditional and light effects, it is no wonder that Moroccan lanterns are a new favorite for Home Décor across the world.
