Tiki torch

A tiki torch is a pole-mounted torch, typically made of bamboo, that originated in the tiki culture of the mid-20th-century United States, which has increased in popularity and spread to other places as a popular party decoration with a tropical island aesthetic.

[1][2][3] Tiki culture originated in the 1930s in California, at Polynesian-themed bars and restaurants like Don's Beachcomber in Los Angeles, which featured flaming torches fueled by propane gas as part of its decor.

"[2] Popular materials used in manufacturing modern tiki torches include bamboo and metal.

While tiki torches are usually intended as temporary fixtures, some are designed for permanent installation and may be connected to gas pipes for fuel.

Citronella oil is used in some tiki torches to serve both as fuel for the flame and as insect repellent.