chaplet

floral decoration

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A chaplet is a decorative band or wreath, often made of flowers, worn around the head. It symbolizes victory or honor. Historically, maidens would weave chaplets of flowers for champions. Chaplets are a form of garland, which are bands of plant materials woven together. While garlands can be draped or used in various ways, a circular garland worn around the head is specifically called a chaplet.123

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floral decoration
Forms of floral decoration
…worn around the head, a chaplet. Garlands draped in loops are called festoons or swags. The origin of these forms is unknown, but evidence of their use dates from ancient times and is not restricted to any particular culture.
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…worn around the head, a chaplet. Garlands draped in loops are called festoons or swags. The origin of these forms is unknown, but evidence of their use dates from ancient times and is not restricted to any particular culture.
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garland
…worn on the head (chaplet), or draped in loops (festoon or swag). Garlands have been a part of religious ritual and tradition from ancient times: the Egyptians placed garlands of flowers on their mummies as a sign of celebration in entering the afterlife; the Greeks decorated their homes, civic…
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…worn on the head (chaplet), or draped in loops (festoon or swag). Garlands have been a part of religious ritual and tradition from ancient times: the Egyptians placed garlands of flowers on their mummies as a sign of celebration in entering the afterlife; the Greeks decorated their homes, civic…
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