Brass · Marrakech, Taroudant

Wrought Iron Candelabra

Hand-forged iron candle holders and candelabras with twisted, scrolled, and hammered decorative elements. Rustic Moroccan lighting.

History & Cultural Context

Wrought iron work is especially strong in Marrakech and Taroudant. Blacksmiths produce everything from furniture to architectural hardware. Candelabras range from simple single candle holders to elaborate multi-armed floor pieces.

Materials

Wrought ironHand-forged iron bars and rods

Production Techniques

Forge workTraditional
Iron heated and shaped with hammers and tongs on an anvil
Scroll and twist formingTraditional
Hot iron twisted and bent into decorative spirals and scrolls

Production Notes

Iron heated in a forge and shaped by hand using hammers, tongs, and anvil. Decorative scrollwork is formed while hot. Finished with beeswax or painted black.

Quality Indicators

Authenticity

Visible hammer marks and forge texture

Quality

Solid, heavy construction

Price Ranges

Budget50 – 150 MAD(~$5 – $15)

Simple single candle holder

Mid-range150 – 500 MAD(~$15 – $50)

Multi-arm table candelabra, scrollwork

Premium500 – 1500 MAD(~$50 – $150)

Floor-standing pieces, elaborate forging

Luxury1500 – 4000 MAD(~$150 – $400)

Large architectural pieces, master blacksmith