![]() This is a great coffee table book and makes a wonderful gift for your plant loving friends. ![]() From the Chinese lotus flower to the Celtic bluebell, the myth, magic and language of flowers is still blossoming today. She delves into the meanings of flowers and where they came from, whether it's ancient mythology or hedgerow folklore.Ĭovering 50 well-loved flowers and plants, from peonies to sweetpeas, ivy to irises, Floriography is a beautifully illustrated guide that will take the reader on an intriguing journey through the history, legend, anthropology and literature of flowers, showing how modern-day society still relies on the meaning of flowers. Some flowers even get their meanings from sympathetic magic or their resemblance to human body parts or other common objects.Covering 50 well-loved flowers and plants, from peonies to sweetpeas, ivy to irises, Floriography is a beautifully illustrated book takes the reader on an intriguing journey across the world through the history, legend. Learn about the history and meaning of 50 well-loved flowers and plants in this gorgeous illustrated guide by Sally Coulthard.įor thousands of years, humans have used flowers as a language, a short-hand for emotions and meanings. In her new book, Sally Coulthard, takes a fascinating look at floriography and shows how we still use this secret language across the world. ![]() Flowers can talk: red roses say I love you, white lilies offer condolence and poppies invite us to remember. ![]()
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