Floriography
What is floriography?
Floriography is a Victorian language of flowers that allowed people to express their sentiments and emotions through specific blooms. Each flower had a particular meaning, enabling individuals to convey messages through bouquets or floral arrangements. By combining different flowers and colours, people could create intricate messages that reveal specific emotions or intentions.
Floriography is an enchanting and timeless form of communication that is still appreciated today. Throughout history, flowers have been given various meanings and symbolism that change over time. This evolution reminds us of the dynamic nature of cultural interpretations and the importance of understanding historical contexts.
Different cultures have assigned various meanings to flowers. For instance, while the rose is commonly associated with love and beauty in Western culture, it symbolises purity and spirituality in some Eastern cultures. This interpretation fluidity is a poignant reminder that just as flowers continue to bloom in new seasons, our understanding of their symbolism also blossoms and evolves with time.
Why do I use floriography in my collections?
As an English teacher, I am deeply passionate about the power of stories. Floriography, the language of flowers, has always fascinated me. My husband gifted me The Language of Flowers by Odessa Begay, a thoughtful gesture that perfectly understood my love for literature and beauty. With each page I turned, I was transported into a world where flowers held hidden meanings and histories.
I infused anecdotes and literary references with each paper flower, allowing me to create arrangements that speak volumes. These stories add more meaning to my paper flower products, making them more than just gifts and decorations. I hope reading these stories will inspire you and remind you of the beauty and meaning in the world around us.
"Happily, the beauty of flowers and the romance they inspired has stayed with us.
Meanings may have been attributed to them, but they also have stories to tell."
Odessa Begay
