#MarketFriday initiated by @dswigle - The wonderful travel around the history and the market of the Moroccan lanterns, Marrakech, Morocco

Hi my dear Steemians! Hope you all are wonderful!

Here is my #MarketFriday, initiated by my dear Denise <3!

I had to make a #MarketFriday about the wonderful Moroccan lanterns. I think everyone in this world loves Moroccan lanterns. They are indeed so beautiful! I'd love to have a house full of them, they add an exotic touch to any home just by themselves.
And, in Marrakech, they are present everywhere, and their light is warm, smooth and delicate! The reflexes of the light from the metal cutwork create a wonderful effect on the walls and ceilings as if we were in a magical place!

Moroccan lanterns have a history that goes back in time to centuries ago and its roots and design come from a mixture, namely of African, Persian and Indian cultures. We can see that influence by their exotic shape and colors. They can be on a hanging or floor versions and go perfectly with the Arabic furniture and architecture.

Souks and almost everywhere in Marrakech, from the shops to the street sellers, or even the Riads, a kind of local boutique hotels have these lanterns. I recommend everyone to stay in a Riad when they visit Morocco. They are located in the Medina (the center, inside the city walls) and have a unique charm and beautiful architecture. There are Riads for all kind of wallets, but even the more expensive ones will be cheaper than you expect.

The Moroccan lanterns can be made of metal, with a beautiful cutwork, or glass, usually bright and colorful. which ones do you like best? I like the glass ones best, though I recognize the beautiful and intricate handcraft work of the metal ones. And they make great photos too. I couldn't stop photographing them everywhere. From the interiors to the ones sold in the streets. Sorry for my lack of modesty. But aren't they fantastic?

Hope you enjoyed the visit!

Thanks @dswigle, the sweet host of this wonderful challenge!

This is also my entry to the amazing Friday #streetphotography by @photocontests and @juliank :)), my favorite photo contest. Cheers to you too, my friend!

Have a great Friday!

Isabel
Hippiesoul @nolasco
www.isabelnolasco.com