Handsome Alabaster Candle Holders
If I bought all the cool candles and candle holders I found on the Internet, I wouldn’t have any room in my home for me, but that doesn’t mean I can’t write about them.
These alabaster candles and lanterns caught my eye, thanks to the interesting swirling color and the assymetrical shapes. Apparently, the holders are carved right from the banks of the Nile. “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.”
All that history in one tiny candle holder. Not bad, eh?
You can purchase them from D.I.G.S.