![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A flower or bouquet offered with the right hand usually meant “yes,” while the left hand was used to say “no.” Other sources even mention the direction of the ribbon! A ribbon tied to the right meant that the message or feeling expressed by the flowers was in reference to the recipient and a ribbon tied to the left meant the opposite. Even better, a flower held upside down was understood to symbolize the opposite of what is traditionally meant! FLOWERS AND THEIR SYMBOLS In fact, the way the flowers were presented and/or gifted to the person played a significant role in conveying the intended message. Now, one might think that the symbols attached to flowers were mostly joyful feelings of love and acceptance, but there is so much more to the silent language of flowers than that! In some cases, flowers could also be a symbol of homoerotic feelings, and a way for lovers to express their feelings without risking being exposed. Under the reign of Queen Victoria, flower bouquets were commonly exchanged between young couples, or offered by suitors to their potential lovers when courting them. I have compiled a non-exhaustive list of flowers and their meanings during and after the Victorian Era, but this article is purely for entertainment and trivia, so read on, let us know if you enjoyed it! Who knows, maybe this article will inspire you to get a new floral tattoo or offer your loved ones a bouquet after this! Flowers in the victorian era Floriography – or the language of flowers – however, is not an exact science, and I am not an expert in deciphering their secret messages. ![]()
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