![]() ![]() In her new book, Sally Coulthard, takes a fascinating. Some flowers even get their meanings from sympathetic magic or their resemblance to human body parts or other common objects.Ĭovering 50 well-loved flowers and plants, Floriography is a beautifully illustrated book takes the reader on an intriguing journey across the world through the history, legend, anthropology and literature of flowers. For thousands of years, humans have used flowers as a language, a short-hand for emotions and meanings. She finds that many flowers get their meanings from subtle references to their medicinal or deadly properties, while others are linked to ancient rites or religious texts. She delves into the meanings of flowers and where they came from, whether it's ancient mythology or hedgerow folklore. Many of her books delve into the traditions of rural life from artisans to agriculture the people, plants and creatures who make the countryside tick. In her new book, Sally Coulthard, takes a fascinating look at floriography and shows how we still use this secret language, across the world, even today. In her new book, Sally Coulthard, takes a fascinating look at floriography and shows how we still use this secret language across the world. Bestselling author and columnist Sally Coulthard has spent the last two decades writing about her favourite things nature, history and craft. Ancient myths and legends are bursting with flowers and their symbolic meaning. For thousands of years, humans have used flowers as a language, a short-hand for emotions and meanings. ![]()
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