Global cultures provide endless ideas when it comes to style and color. The North African country of Morocco is a great source of inspiration for Moorish design influences. Color is everywhere in handicrafts that have existed for centuries. The cities of Marrakech, Fez and Tangier are well-known for souks, boutiques and factories selling intricate and colorful mosaic tiles, hand-woven carpets and vintage textiles. Aside from surface decoration and applied designs, exotic woods are used for embellished furniture pieces. Lighting is also a key element in Moroccan style, particularly lanterns with colored glass panes inlaid in copper, iron or silver frames.
