About Dried Flowers

Ancient Egyptians preserved elaborate garlands and made detailed preparations using grains and herbs for their dead to enjoy in the next world. Medieval monks harvested and dried flowers and herbs for medicinal purposes. Victorian ladies considered floral garlands to be an essential fashion accessory. They displayed dried flowers in glass domes and designed clever pictures using dismembered cones, lavender, barley and ribbons. The interest in dried flowers comes in waves bringing all the old applications and techniques along with fresh inspirations and ideas. Today, dried flowers are very popular. They are long lasting, tolerant of most temperatures and offer a wide range of subtle and striking colors.