Candle holders from Middle East

The Middle East region has a rich heritage and cultural traditions. The region is home to one of the World’s most popular handicrafts which mirror the regions rich and opulent cultural traditions. The range and quality of these handicrafts is popular all over the World. Calligraphy, hammered metalwork, wood carving, inlaid wood designs, embroidery, ceramics and blown glassworks are some of the most well-known art forms of the region.

The mastery in the hammered metalwork is especially evident in the ornate and elegant candle holders made in the region. The candle holders made in the region range from refined brass and copper candlesticks with intricate hammered designs to the pierced and frilled iron and brass candle lanterns. These handicrafts can bring the elegant and antique beauty of the Middle Eastern region to your home. By using such pieces in your home décor, you can add an exotic and historical touch to your interiors.

The artisans and the craftsmen of the region still follow their old traditions and their products have the historical legacy and designs reminiscent of their glorious past. Most of the products are still made with the hand which lends them a uniqueness otherwise absent in the décor products made in factories on the large scale. This individual attention and work also gives the product a minute and in depth detail which is evident in the intricate and ornate designs used in the candle holders. 

The personal touch in these candle holders also lends an intimacy and singularity to the products. Therefore, the use of these candle holders for the decoration purpose lend a special cultured vibe to the décor. They can be placed in the study and/or library on the shelves to lend an interesting and elegant contrast to the western décor. 

Earlier to buy these handicrafts you had to scour souks in Middle Eastern countries such as Morocco, Egypt and Syria. However, the language barrier and lack of cultural knowledge used to make it difficult to buy the quality product at the best possible prices. And, the current worsening security conditions in some countries have made it nearly impossible to visit some of the Middle Eastern countries.

However, those interest in buying the candle holders for their homes need not worry. Because several e-commerce websites offer these products in their virtual stores. In these online stores, the products have great quality and are available at attractive prices.