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Floriography is a wonderful term for the Language of Flowers, a discreet form of communication used in Victorian times. A bunch of flowers, or a "Tussie Mussie," could read like a poem when each individual floral message was interpreted.
Inspired by antique jewelry, vintage greeting cards, and botanical illustrations, Floriography Jewelry celebrates a nostalgia for the romance of the era with a contemporary interpretation.
Floriography is made from brass components that are produced domestically from antique tools, which are hand-soldered and hand-painted, then embellished with glass or vintage stones or beads and fresh-water pearls. When worn/used gently and stored carefully, your Floriography piece should last for generations. |
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| A Short History of Floriography |
| The language of flowers, sometimes called floriography, was a Victorian-era means of communication in which various flowers and floral arrangements were used to send coded messages, allowing individuals to express feelings which otherwise could not be spoken. The communication between Victorian lovers was not exclusively through flowers but flowers appeared to have a great influence on the Victorians, as did many other traditions. This language was most commonly communicated through Tussie-Mussies, an art which has a following today. |
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The Valentines Bracelet |
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| This bracelet measures 7-1/2” long. |
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Info for Wholesalers
The retailer receive a 50% discount off their order. They must contact me via phone: 603 762-1818 or email for more information.
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The Popularity of the Victorian Tussie Mussie
Although there were a large number of flowers used in Victorian floriography, the Victorian tussie mussie was widely seen as the most popular way of communicating feelings to a lover. A well educated Victorian lady not only knew the meaning of the flowers presented in a tussie mussie, but she knew the art of making one too. The nuances of the language are now mostly forgotten, but red roses still imply passionate, romantic love and pink roses a lesser affection; white roses suggest virtue and chastity and yellow roses still stand for friendship or devotion. Also commonly known meanings are sunflowers, which can indicate either haughtiness or respect – Gerbera (daisy) means innocence or purity. The iris, being named for the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology, still represents the sending of a message. A pansy signifies thought, a daffodil regard, and a strand of ivy; fidelity. |
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