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Flower decorations

Garlands, wreaths, carpets, arrangements and the customs of decorating with flowers. 289 decorations so far, best known first.

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Arrangements and bouquetsFlowers composed in a vase, a bowl or the hand: ikebana, bouquets, centrepieces.47Garlands and wreathsFlowers strung, woven or bound into a line or a ring.19Flowers that are wornIn the hair, round the neck, on the lapel and on the head.25Carpets and floor patternsPetals laid on the ground: pookalam, infiorata, flower carpets.20Parades, floats and big displaysFlower parades, floats, floral clocks, shows and installations.63Offerings and ritesFlowers given to gods, guests and the dead.51Flower craftsPressed, dried, preserved, distilled and made by hand.55Flowers in art and designPainted, woven, carved and printed flowers, and what they stand for.78Garden stylesWays of laying out a garden, from the charbagh to the cottage border.48Customs, festivals and the tradeFlower festivals, the language of flowers, markets and the flower trade.208
KindArrangementGarland or wreathWorn flowersCarpet or floor patternParade or displayOffering or riteFlower craftArt or designGarden styleCustom
Decoration Flora Danica A botanical atlas that inspired a famous porcelain dinner set 🇳🇴 Norway and 3 more · Art or design Decoration Pichhwai Large painted cloths showing Krishna, hung in temples for worship and festivals 🇮🇳 India · Art or design Decoration Rikka立花 A formal Japanese ikebana style with upright, symbolic floral arrangements Arrangement Decoration Seika生花 A classical Japanese ikebana style with triangular lines and seasonal flowers 🇯🇵 Japan · Arrangement Decoration Pūjā in Buddhism𑀧𑀽𑀚𑀸 A ritual offering and devotional act in Buddhist practice 🇮🇳 India and 3 more · Offering or rite Decoration Chabana茶花 Simple flower arrangements for the Japanese tea ceremony 🇯🇵 Japan · Arrangement Decoration roof garden A garden created on the roof of a building for plants, food, and recreation Garden style Decoration Kadomatsu門松 Paired bamboo and pine displays for the Japanese New Year 🇯🇵 Japan · Arrangement, Jan to Dec Decoration Saga Goryū嵯峨御流 A Japanese school of ikebana rooted in Buddhist tradition 🇯🇵 Japan and 1 more · Arrangement Decoration Banmi Shofu-ryū晩美生風流 A modern school of Japanese Ikebana known for its use of driftwood 🇯🇵 Japan and 2 more · Arrangement Decoration Ikenobō池坊 Japan’s oldest and most influential school of ikebana flower arranging 🇯🇵 Japan · Arrangement Decoration Hanakotoba花言葉 The Japanese language of flowers and their meanings 🇯🇵 Japan · Custom Decoration Kusamono and shitakusa草物, 下草 Japanese potted plant displays shown alone or with bonsai 🇯🇵 Japan · Arrangement Decoration Chrysanthemum Throne皇位 The imperial seat used for enthroning the Emperor of Japan 🇯🇵 Japan · Custom Decoration Imperial crest of Japan菊紋 The 16-petal chrysanthemum emblem of the Japanese emperor and imperial family 🇯🇵 Japan · Art or design Decoration Hanafuda花札 Japanese playing cards with flower designs used for traditional games 🇯🇵 Japan and 1 more · Art or design Decoration History of flower arrangement How arranging flowers became an art across cultures and centuries 🇪🇬 Egypt and 3 more · Arrangement Decoration Korean flower arrangement Arranging Korean flowers and branches in simple ceramic vessels Arrangement Decoration Floristry The craft and trade of arranging and selling flowers 🇳🇱 Netherlands and 3 more · Arrangement Decoration Nosegay A small hand-held bouquet with hidden meanings and a long history Arrangement Decoration Advent wreathAdventskranz A ring of evergreens and candles marking each week of Advent 🇩🇪 Germany and 2 more · Worn flowers, Nov to Dec Decoration Laurel wreath A head or neck wreath made from laurel leaves, symbolizing victory 🇬🇷 Greece and 4 more · Worn flowers Decoration Festoon A hanging garland or carved ornament of flowers, foliage, or fruit Garland or wreath Decoration Corsage A small bouquet worn on the dress or wrist for formal events Garland or wreath Decoration Boutonnière A single flower worn on a suit or tuxedo lapel for formal occasions 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Worn flowers Decoration Wreath (attire) A circular headpiece made of flowers, leaves, or branches for celebration or honour 🇬🇷 Greece · Worn flowers Decoration Rosette A round, stylized flower motif used in art and decoration 🇪🇬 Egypt and 2 more · Art or design Decoration American Institute of Floral Designers A professional association for floral designers in the US and Canada 🇺🇸 United States and 1 more · Arrangement Decoration Flower delivery A service for sending flowers as gifts through local florists or online networks Custom Decoration Olive wreathκότινος A crown of wild olive branches given to Olympic victors in ancient Greece 🇬🇷 Greece · Offering or rite Decoration Civic Crowncorona civica An oak leaf crown awarded for saving a fellow Roman citizen in battle Worn flowers Decoration Grass Crowncorona graminea A rare Roman military crown woven from battlefield grasses and plants 🇮🇹 Italy · Garland or wreath Decoration Chaplet A ring-shaped headpiece woven from flowers, leaves, or twigs Garland or wreath Decoration Lei A garland or necklace of flowers, leaves, or shells given to honor or celebrate 🇺🇸 United States and 3 more · Garland or wreath Decoration Lei Day Hawaii’s annual festival of leis, flowers and island traditions on May 1 🇺🇸 United States · Custom, May Decoration Phuang malaiพวงมาลัย Thai floral garlands made for offerings, gifts, and ceremonies 🇹🇭 Thailand · Garland or wreath Decoration Gajra A floral hair garland worn by women in South Asia for celebrations and daily wear 🇮🇳 India and 4 more · Garland or wreath Decoration Toran A festive hanging of flowers and leaves for Hindu doorways and celebrations 🇮🇳 India · Garland or wreath Decoration Japanese garden日本庭園 A traditional garden style shaped by nature, philosophy and seasonal change 🇯🇵 Japan · Garden style Decoration Flower carpet Patterns made on the ground from fresh flowers or petals 🇧🇪 Belgium and 3 more · Carpet or floor pattern, Aug to Dec Decoration Kolamகோலம் South Indian geometric floor art made with rice flour or powder at home entrances 🇮🇳 India and 5 more · Carpet or floor pattern Decoration Alpanaআলপনা Bengali ritual floor art painted with rice flour on festive and religious occasions 🇮🇳 India and 1 more · Carpet or floor pattern Decoration Mandana painting Traditional wall and floor art from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh 🇮🇳 India and 1 more · Carpet or floor pattern Decoration Jhoti chitaଝୋଟି ଚିତା White rice paste patterns drawn on walls and floors in Odisha for festivals 🇮🇳 India · Carpet or floor pattern Decoration Chowk poorana Folk floor and wall art made with flour, clay and rice in northern India 🇮🇳 India · Carpet or floor pattern Decoration Aripanअरिपन Finger-drawn rice paste floor art from Mithila for rituals and festivals 🇮🇳 India · Carpet or floor pattern Decoration Pujaपूजा The Hindu ritual of offering flowers, light, and food in worship 🇮🇳 India and 2 more · Offering or rite Decoration Loy Krathongลอยกระทง The Thai festival of floating candle-lit baskets on water 🇹🇭 Thailand and 7 more · Custom, November
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