Orchids

The orchid is the epitome of luxury, grace, and beauty, and author Anja Klaffenbach pays tribute to it in her new book, Floramour: Orchids. With spectacular photographs and sketches, she illuminates the filigree flower wonder and presents exciting background information. Orchid breeding has a long tradition, with more than 28,000 species and 100,000 hybrids and varieties known. Klaffenbach explores the aesthetics of the flower through the ages, from its value in ancient China to its significance in Japan, Hinduism, and Europe. The orchid continues to be a high-class gift today, expressing the high esteem of the bearer in perfect form.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 09 October 2023
Publisher: teNeues Publishing UK Ltd

For countless flower enthusiasts, the orchid embodies the epitome of luxury, grace, and beauty. In the latest installment of the Floramour series, Floramour: Orchids, author Anja Klaffenbach pays homage to this floral queen. She not only showcases the intricate floral wonder through breathtaking photographs and sketches but also provides fascinating background information, packed into engaging narratives. Orchid breeding boasts a rich heritage, with over 28,000 species and over 100,000 hybrids and varieties recognized to date. Perhaps, the diversity of these ornamental plants can also be traced back through historical lenses. In this vibrant coffee-table book, Klaffenbach delves into this question, painting a captivating portrait of the orchid across ages. The aesthetic appeal of the flower was already highly esteemed in ancient China, serving as a symbol of purity and luxury. In Japan, the orchid was a distinguishing mark of the noble warrior caste of the samurai, adorning their clothing and weapons. In Hinduism, the lovely orchid represents wealth and prosperity, and is a sought-after offering during numerous religious festivals. Europe, too, has fallen under the spell of the tropical beauty. In Victorian England, a craze for the colorful flower swept the nation. The flower was regarded as an unmistakable testament to exquisite taste and classical elegance. The plants quickly rose to prominence as a high-class gift, perfectly expressing the bearer's high esteem in flawless form.

Even today, the orchid continues to hold a vast fan community. For them, the coffee-table book Floramour: Orchids serves as an ideal inspiring read, offering deeper insights into their beloved flower. The text is available in both English and German, making it accessible to a wide audience.

Weight: 888g
Dimension: 202 x 248 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783961715480