Tiki Torch

What is a Tiki Torch? 

A tiki torch is a pole-mounted torch made of bamboo that originated in the tiki culture of the United States in the mid-twentieth century and has since grown in popularity and extended to other countries as a popular party decoration with a tropical island aesthetic. Though early mass-produced tiki torches were constructed of aluminum or other metals, the most common type consisted of a bamboo pole with a flammable fluid container at the top and a lit wick drawing from that container. 

For What? 

Tiki torches are a fun and affordable way to light up the night and turn your outside space into a tropical paradise. They can be used to light up dark garden walks or for backyard gatherings, and they also keep biting insects at the distance, ensuring a swat-free evening. 

History 

Tiki culture began in the 1930s in California, at Polynesian-themed bars and restaurants such as Don's Beachcomber in Los Angeles, which utilized propane-fueled flaming torches as part of its décor. Torches, both gas and electric, became a defining feature of the "tiki bars" that sprang up across the country in the decades that followed, as well as the tiki culture that grew out of them. In the 1950s, a Wisconsin manufacturer began selling aluminum torches for consumer usage, and the name "Tiki Torch" was trademarked. Tiki Brand, a division of W. C. Bradley Co., continues to manufacture its namesake torches, however other firms make comparable items that are sometimes referred to as "tiki torches." Bamboo and metal are two common materials utilized to make modern tiki torches. While most tiki torches are intended to be temporary decorations, some are built to last and can be linked to gas lines for fuel. In some tiki torches, citronella oil is utilized as both a flame fuel and an insect repellant. 

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