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Garland (decoration)
Flower garland for a wedding
Garlands on Christmas tree
A garland is a decorative wreath or cord, used at festive occasions, which can be hung round a person's neck, or on inanimate objects likeChristmas trees. Originally garlands were made of flowers or leaves. In modern times, other materials have been used.
From the French "guirlande", itself from the Italian "ghirlanda", a braid.
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Posted by Anna-Marie Velasco on Friday, September 4, 2009,
A Japanese hanging scroll (kakemono) and Ikebana Ikebana (生け花?, "arranged flower"[1]) is the Japanese art of flower arrangement, also known as kadō (華道?, the "way of flowers").
More than simply putting flowers in a container, ikebana is a disciplined art form in which nature and humanity are brought together. Contrary to the idea of floral arrangement as a collection of particolored or multicolored arrangement of blooms, ikebana often emphasizes other areas of the ...
Posted by Anna-Marie Velasco on Friday, September 4, 2009,
An example of a cascading flower bouquet. The flowers cascade downward. A flower bouquet is a collection of flowers in a creative arrangement. There are different kinds including nosegay, hand-tied, and cascading bouquets. Flower bouquets are often given for special occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries. They are also used extensively in weddings. Traditionally thebride will hold the bouquet, and the Maid of Honor will hold it during the ceremony. After the wedding the bride will toss i...
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Posted by Anna-Marie Velasco on Friday, September 4, 2009,
The history of flower arrangement dates back to the ancient Egyptians.
The Ancient Egyptians
The earliest known practice of flower arranging dates back to ancient Egypt. In fact, historical records indicate that the Egyptians were decorating with flowers as early as 2,500 BCE This fact is illustrated with the carved stone reliefs that they left behind, as well as their painted wall decorations.
Historical records indicate that the ancient Egyptians regularly placed cut flowers in vases. In addit...
Posted by Anna-Marie Velasco on Friday, September 4, 2009,
Purple lilac symbolizes "first emotions of love" in the language of flowers. The language of flowers, sometimes called floriography, was a Victorian-era means of communication in which various flowers and floral arrangements were used to send coded messages, allowing individuals to express feelings which otherwise could not be spoken. This language was most commonly communicated through Tussie-Mussies, an art which has a following today.
The nuances of the language are now mostly forgotten, but...
Posted by Anna-Marie Velasco on Friday, September 4, 2009,
Floristry
A vase arrangement of Princess Irene tulips and berries Floristry is the general term used to describe the professional floral trade. It encompasses flower care and handling, floral design or flower arranging, merchandising, and display and flower delivery. Wholesale florists sell bulk flowers and related supplies to professionals in the trade. Retail florists offer fresh flowers and related products and s...
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