CANDLEHOLDERS AND DIFFUSERS

A new favorite in our vast collection is the brilliance of alabaster lanterns and votives hand carved directly from the banks of the Nile. While the use of alabaster stonework is new to us, it is one of Egypt’s earliest traditions dating back to 4000BC. The deep secrets of this warm and luminous stone have been handed down through the generations since its earliest use. Ancient Egyptian legend speaks of the magical powers alabaster maintains when lit. The Phoenicians used lit alabaster to ward off evil in their entranceways. Centuries later, the Muslims used the magical presence of this stone to build the entire Mohamed Ali Mosque, from floor to ceiling. Today these glowing alabaster lanterns and romantic votives remain magical to us, ensuring a relaxed and romantic atmosphere.