Let Flowers Speak For You
Since ancient times, flowers have been a motion of kindness. We usually present them to those we love. We gift flowers to let them know how special they are, to show appreciation, to celebrate an occasion, or even to sympathize. What we don’t know is that giving certain kinds of flowers, and even their colors, actually have significances of their own.
The Language Of Flowers
During Renaissance and medieval times, flowers were often given moral meanings. This can be widely seen in art where saints are often portrayed with flowers that represent or symbolize their virtues. “Some of the Christian symbols for Virginity or Chastity are the white rose, the myrtle, a vessel or vase, the lily, and the unicorn,” according to Liana DeGirolami Cheney in an edition of Sixteenth Century Journal.
Back in Victorian times, flowers began to create or add emotion. The language of flowers, often referred to as floriography, began being used as a discreet form of communication. In the 18th century, sending cyphered messages using flowers became popular. Based on Persian Salaam, a Turkish secret language of flowers, a coded bouquet was sent to show feelings of attraction, even love.
Back in 1819, a book entirely about interpretations of flowers called “Le Language des Fleurs,” was written by Madame Charlotte de la Tour. Another book was written in 1884, called “Language of Flowers” by Kate Greenaway, and it is still being used today.
Japan also has their variant of floriography, called “Hanakotoba.” Greeting cards in Japan use the Hanakotoba code, and still use the flower-language in popular culture such as in films and animation, like the anime program “Wei Kreuz.”
Popular Flower Meanings
Purchase or borrow a flower dictionary to see the various interpretations and meanings of flowers. Some very well-known flowers and their meanings are listed below:
Buttercup – riches Pink carnations – a woman’s love Chrysanthemum – love in general Forget-me-not – true love Lavender – devotion, distrust Purple lilac – first emotion of love White lily – purity Peach blossom- long-life Red rose – true love Sunflower – pure and noble thoughts Yellow tulip – hopeless love
Check out the the best flowers from Online Singapore flower shop.
No related posts.