Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and Trees

Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and TreesFolklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and Trees by Ernst and Johanna Lerner. Comprehensive archive by two of the world's foremost collectors of pictorial symbols. Their pictures, rendered from rare illustrations, extend from ancient Chinese lotus buds to a basket of flowers in a 19th century Valentine silhouette. Includes the symbolic meaning of every known species from absinth to zinnia. Over 200 black and white designs and illustrations.

The outer border features illustrations of Scottish flora

shrink wrapped in an interior travel case

Jan Hopkins (basketry)

Her art centers around nature

hands-on experience

full-color illustrated flexibind book (4 3/4 X 6 inches)

artisan food

and rituals for love

to create beautiful tablecloths and napkins from offcuts of linen and to inject a pop of colour into your cushions

This print features a detailed black and white illustration of a closed eyed figure with their arms outstretched holding a dish

Sumptuous and atmospheric photographs by Susan Bell make this book inspirational as well as instructional

binding materials