Artificial flowers are flowers that are available naturally, but these artificial ones are made from various materials. In other words, artificial flowers are imitations of natural flowers. Silk flowers, soap, paper flowers, clay flowers, plastic flowers, porcelain flowers and leather flowers are some examples of artificial flowers. The art of making artificial flowers is so specialized, it usually takes more than just a look to differentiate artificial flowers from natural flowers.
Over the centuries, people have used different materials to make artificial flowers. Egyptians using painted linen and splintered horn chips; the Chinese used rice paper; the Romans gold and silver. Silkworm cocoons were used in Italy, while South Americans used the feathers of brightly colored birds. Modern methods include nylon mesh stretched over wire frames, carved soap, ground clay and plastic mold. The French perfected their art, and towards the end of the 18th century, Parisian producers enjoyed a world-wide reputation. The modern artificial flower industry is now an extremely specialized one, which uses modern processes. Today's artificial flowers are difficult to distinguish from natural ones.
The advantage of an artificial floral arrangement is that, if you take care of it, it lasts for many years. Also, artificial floral design arrangements, can be as beautiful as real floral arrangements.
The huge improvements in the quality of artificial flowers, as well as the lifestyles that require home furnishing accessories that do not need special care, have caused a flourishing of the artificial flower industries.
Why artificial flowers?
• Artificial flowers last longer
• It is easy to take care of artificial flowers
• Artificial flowers are less expensive
• Artificial flowers are also colorful
• Artificial flowers serve as great gifts
• Artificial flowers look like natural flowers
• Artificial flowers are just unique
• Artificial flowers do not cause allergies
• Artificial flowers can be customized to fit the fancy ones
