Floral; Chapter 19; History of Floral Design
lotus flower
A flower in India representing purity of heart and mind; symbol of enlightenment
papyrus
A long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds
mosaic
Art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
cornucopia
a horn shaped container that, when filled, symbolizes plenty
decolletage
a low neckline on a garment or a garment with a low neckline
sachet
a small perfumed bag used to scent clothes
tapestry
a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric with pictorial designs
garland
a wreath or chain of leaves and flowers
chaplet
a wreath or garland for the head
nose gay
bouquet of flowers
wreath
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
bosom bottle
glass bottle shaped to fit between the two breasts, covered with ribbon and used to hold fresh flowers at the neckline of the dress
tussie mussie
small bunch of flowers or aromatic herbs
