Souk Metalworker Hammering Lanterns at Flower Auction

Copper-toned light washes over a metalworker seated at a flower auction bench in the Medina of Marrakech. Beside him, rows of hammered lanterns gleam with textured surfaces, their metallic skins catching the molten side light. Steam and cooking smoke drift through the narrow aisles, softening the edges of nearby flower stalls. The worker's hands move with precision against the metal, shaping the lanterns while late spring blooms rest in the background. Dust motes float in the air, illuminated by the warm glow. One lantern rests on the bench, its hammered pattern reflecting the ambient light.