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2. Artificial plants - Wikipedia

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   [1] [2] Modern techniques involve carved or formed soap, nylon netting stretched over wire frames, ground clay, and mass-produced injection plastic mouldings. Polyester has been the main material for manufacturing artificial flowers since the 1970s. Most artificial flowers in the market nowadays are made of polyester fabric and plastic. [3]

3. Corsage - Wikipedia

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   Wearing flowers pinned to clothing dates as far back as Ancient Greece, when small bunches of fragrant flowers and herbs were worn at weddings to ward off evil spirits. [5] During the 16th and 17th centuries, corsages and boutonnières may have been a part of daily life to prevent disease and to ward off evil spirits, but over time, they became ...

4. Varamala - Wikipedia

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   Traditionally, a varamala is made of roses and other flowers, [5] though modern variations exist, such as garlands made from rupee notes, and other regional traditions. The jayamala ceremony is a well-known ritual during a Hindu wedding , where a bride and a groom exchange garlands, as an indication of acceptance of each other as their spouse ...

5. Flower preservation - Wikipedia

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   Flower preservation has existed since early history, although deliberate flower preservation is a more recent phenomenon. In the Middle East , the bones of pre-historic man were discovered with delicate wild flowers probably as a tribute to a passing loved one.

6. Flower bouquet - Wikipedia

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   Flower bouquets are often given for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries or funerals. They are also used extensively in weddings and at the Olympic Medal Ceremonies. Bouquets arranged in vases or planters for home decor can be placed in traditional or modern styles.

7. The Masque of Flowers - Wikipedia

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   According to the 1614 publication, the flower dancers were "apparelled in doublets and round hose of white satin; long white silk stockings; white satin pumps; the doublet richly embroidered in curious panes with embossed flowers of silver, the panes bordered with embroidery of carnation silk and silver; the hose cut in panes answerable to the embroidery of the doublets; the skirts of the ...