tiki torches

Bamboo yard lights

Tiki torches are outdoor torches with bamboo or wooden poles and a fuel reservoir at the top, producing an open flame.

Originally associated with Polynesian-themed décor, they're commonly used for backyard lighting and to repel mosquitoes: We lined the patio with tiki torches for the party.

The 2017 Charlottesville white supremacist rally gave them an unwanted political association.

Opposites
lighting technology

tiki torchesfluorescent lights

Gas-discharge illumination tubes

recessed lighting · smart bulbs · chandeliers · fluorescent lighting · floodlights

aesthetic/cultural style

tiki torchesJapanese lanterns

Collapsible paper light fixtures

fire vs. fireless illumination

tiki torcheselectric candles

Plug-in or battery candle alternatives

glow sticks · blacklights

Family

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG