This hand-tied garland of fresh flowers is made of red roses, orange marigolds and jasmines. This kind of garland is typically used for prayers, to decorate and honour statues of gods or as an ornament for the bride during her wedding. It only lasts two to three days at room temperature.
Height 120 cm
Width 10 cm
Nicky Loh © Michelangelo Foundation
Nicky Loh © Michelangelo Foundation
Nicky Loh © Michelangelo Foundation
Nicky Loh © Michelangelo Foundation
Nicky Loh © Michelangelo Foundation
Jayaselvam R.
- Anushia Flower
- Flower designer
- Singapore, Singapore
- Master Artisan
Contact
Tamil, English
Hours:
Monday to Saturday 10:00 - 20:00
Monday to Saturday 10:00 - 20:00
Phone:
+65 98883290
+65 98883290
Nicky Loh © Michelangelo Foundation
Glorious garlands
- • Jayaselvam can tie a flower garland by hand in three minutes
- • He has 34 years of experience
- • He made garlands for the Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schoolong
Former machinist, Jayaselvam started making garlands in 1978, teaching himself how to carry out this craft and opening his own shop in 1994. Making traditional garlands is a way to support the religious life of the local Hindu community, as flowers play a central role within the community and also to contribute to the local diversity of Singapore. Garlands are a necessity in many Hindu rituals to honour deities, offered to people as a sign of blessing and honour for traditional ceremonies such as weddings. For instance, the bride and groom will share the same garland as a symbol of unity. The bride makes her entrance beneath a bright red canopy of flowers which symbolises purity, protection and bravery.
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Roses, Marigold & Jasmine garland
Photo: Nicky Loh © Michelangelo Foundation
Arali Kathambam ball
This pink, green and white flower ball serves as an alternative to fresh flower garlands. Typically, it takes about 20 minutes to complete the flower ball which is made with bud from nerium oleander flowers in three colours (dark pink, light pink and white) along with flashes of green.
Height 300 cm
Width 5 cm
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Jasmine ball
This cream coloured jasmine ball is light and has a sweet and pleasant odour. Positioned on a statue, it honours the God. Worn on a ladies head, it brings happiness to the mind. This flower arrangement is quite fragile: it would only last about one day under room temperature conditions.
Height 300 cm
Width 4 cm
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Globe Amaranth bangle
Fixed on a hard bangle, the fresh flowers (purple globe amaranth, crème jasmine and white gysophilia) are used as a bracelet for brides during their wedding walk-in. The lower part has four tassels of flowers.
Height 30 cm
Width 2 cm
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Orange Carnations bangle
Fixed on a hard bangle which is made of bangle wrapped with green tape, the fresh flowers (orange carnations, crepe jasmine and white gysophilia) are used as bracelet for brides during their wedding walk-in. The lower part has five tassels of jasmine and carnations.
Height 30 cm
Width 2 cm
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