Moroccan Henna Lamps

Morocco is well known for its Crafts culture combiningmake pottery, another will only make mirrors and so
Arab, Andalusian, and Jewish influences. Creatingon. Depending on where they are located and what
usable every day items by hand in the form of art.materials are local to them. The patterns and colors
In Art shows and Trade Shows one of the items thatused also reflect the area where an item is created.
people are most dazzled by are the Henna lamps.The Process of Henna Lamp making.
Henna lamps are spectacular when they are lit.The frame is usually created from wrought iron
Creating a warm glow of light in the room transformingbended and welded into various shapes and sizes.
the ambiance completely.The leather is created from goatskin tightly sewn to fit
They are equally beautiful when not lit, most of ourthe shape of the frame. The leather is then stained
visitors can't help but run their hands around the shapewith henna to give it an amber color, however natural
feeling the beautiful texture and wondering how thesedyes are also used to stain the leather in various
lamps are made. They are always a wonderfulcolors of reds, blues, yellows and oranges.
conversation piece.Once the leather is on the frame and dried, designs
Where are Henna Lamps made?and patterns are then hand painted using thicker henna
Henna Lamps are created from century old traditionsbase.
passed down from generations by Master ArtisansEach henna lamp is unique, created with different
from imperial cities such as Meknes, Marrakesh, Fezshapes, patterns and colors. You can buy them in the
and outlining villages. It's not uncommon in Morocco toform of floor lamps, table lamps, hanging sconces, and
see entire villages focusing on one specific genre ofchandeliers.
craft.  For example on village of 32 people will only