The art of decorating flowers in the apartment

The art of decorating their homes with fresh flowers, various decorative ornaments has existed since time immemorial. Proof of this can serve as many historical monuments that have survived to our time, as well as samples of painting and architecture.

If you believe the archaeological finds, they indicate the use of human colors in the Bronze Age. In ancient Egypt, palaces and temples were decorated with flowers during rituals. Statues of gods were decorated with flowers and branches of various plants. It was customary to make offerings to the images of the gods in the form of lotuses. This custom is observed to this day in some Buddhist temples.

When the tomb of Tutankhamen was discovered, then in addition to numerous jewels, there was a modest flower wreath. It was striking that the wreath was preserved so that it could be distinguished from which colors it was made.

Cultivation of flowers involved in ancient times. Inside the Egyptian pyramids, the seeds and leaves of many ornamental flowers were found.

In the ancient gardens of Iran, tulips, daffodils and poppies were grown. But special honors were given to roses. Many poets called ancient Iran the country of roses.

For the peoples of different countries, flowers had their special meaning. For the ancient Greeks, the rose was a symbol of sadness about the past, and the white lily meant purity, while the Egyptians had freedom and hope in their meaning.

The ancient Greeks considered poppy an attribute of the god of sleep and the god of death. In the ancient oriental myths, the lotus had several symbols. It could mean the birthplace of life, prosperity, offspring, longevity and health, immortality and resurrection, silence, continuity, and more. In Old Indian, the lotus had about 100 names.

Tulip got its name in Turkey, due to the similarity of appearance with the Turkish turban.

In ancient Rome, roses were a symbol of courage and bravery. They decorated every arch in the city.

In ancient Athens, during any celebrations, it was customary to wear wreaths of violets. And on a certain day of spring, all children over three years old covered their heads with such wreaths as a sign of their innocence.

In antiquity, poppy was considered a necessary flower, bringing fertility. He was presented to the fertility goddess Demeter to send a good harvest. Athletes, preparing for the Olympic Games, ate poppy with honey, and the Persians added it to food.

Even in ancient times, almost all nations organized festivals in honor of various flowers. Many holidays have come down to our times. They all acquired a slightly different character and meaning. Only one thing remained unchanged - the love of flowers!