| Light isn’t just about seeing your way around | | | | Ages torch. Add some fire to your backyard |
| the house. It’s vital in creating a positive | | | | birthday bash with a glowing red henna sconce or |
| atmosphere or a mood. Too much or too little | | | | a sturdy lantern made of stained glass and |
| light can be emotionally upsetting and downright | | | | wrought iron. |
| depressing. Consider those rainy days or winter | | | | Perhaps the best use for a Moroccan sconce is to |
| months where your body just does not get the | | | | accent a particular object or for one specific task. |
| light it needs to function at top performance. | | | | For instance, a bedside sconce can provide just |
| Many people like Moroccan sconces because they | | | | enough light to read that compelling novel you just |
| direct the light upwards, so it’s not blinding | | | | picked up – or a sconce next to the kitchen |
| them. Also, because it’s positioned on a wall, | | | | sink will give you adequate lighting for washing |
| the kids aren’t knocking it over or creating a | | | | dishes after dinner. You can also use a sconce to |
| fire hazard. In fact, the very meaning of the word | | | | illuminate your favorite piece of artwork hanging |
| “sconce” comes from Latin and French | | | | on the wall, just like you see at museums! |
| derivation, meaning “that which is covered or | | | | What makes Moroccan sconces different than |
| protected.” In medieval times, sconces were | | | | others? Well, first of all, these sconces aren’t |
| candlestick holders that were used to light long | | | | made in some fast-paced factory. You can select |
| castle corridors. | | | | the Moroccan henna sconces handmade by |
| If you don’t have your own castle, there are | | | | Berber goat herdsman -- or you can choose a |
| still many spots where you can place a modern | | | | stained glass design, which is just as authentic. |
| day sconce -- which is now powered like any | | | | Stylistically, many of the Moroccan sconces come |
| other lamp, rather than by candle. The bathroom | | | | in a variety of shapes -- diamond, hexagons, |
| is a good place, above the mirror. No one wants | | | | circles, curvy, triangular. The North African Berber |
| harsh lighting in a bathroom, which magnifies | | | | tribes believed in using symbolism and shape to |
| every blemish and dark eye circle. Instead, you | | | | ward off evil spirits and create a magical aura of |
| want a soft sultry glow that gives you a warm, | | | | protection in their homes. This magic is reflected |
| youthful appearance. | | | | in your very own wall sconce, while adding a little |
| Another good place for a Moroccan wall sconce is | | | | bit of art décor to catch the tasteful eye. |
| the hallway, but be aware that you will need a | | | | Also, you’ll notice that these sconces are |
| series of them, as they don’t give off that | | | | stained and dyed in brilliant reds, yellows, blues, |
| much light. It’s nice for those late night trips | | | | oranges and other vivid colors. To the Moroccans, |
| to the bathroom, where you want a welcoming | | | | color was a way of capturing a hint of individuality |
| glow. | | | | in an otherwise religiously muffled society. |
| Since many sconces have a rustic wrought iron | | | | Whatever color scheme you have in your rooms, |
| look, designers often put sconces outside to give | | | | you will find the perfect Moroccan sconce accent |
| the appearance of a camping lantern or Middle | | | | to showcase your personality. |